Finance Data Analytics Specialist

Jobtailor; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Rahway, NJ is seeking a data analytics professional to support audit teams and drive AI-enabled improvements across planning, risk assessment, and reporting. You will develop real-time dashboards using Power BI and other Microsoft tools while collaborating with finance and analytics groups.

The role emphasizes SQL/R/Python skills, familiarity with ERP and ETL tools, and experience with agile project management to deliver efficient, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Finance, Internal Audit, or Data Analytics.
• Strong data analytics skills including data transformation, modeling, analysis, and visualization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP COMET, ATLAS, FSA, BPC, Veeva, etc.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath and Power Automate.
• Familiarity with ETL tools such as Dataiku, Matillion, and Databricks.
• Familiarity with SQL, R, Python, or VBA.
• Familiarity with agile project management methods and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams by fulfilling data requests from financial, accounting, and compliance systems across the company.
• Drive the strategic integration of AI tools to innovate and streamline the end-to-end audit process.
• Develop analytics solutions and dashboards using datasets to provide real-time risk assessments and control insights through Power BI and other Microsoft tools.
• Contribute to team projects and deliver outputs using agile project management methods.
• Build automations that improve efficiency using UiPath, Dataiku, and Python/R.
• Document technical solutions in line with SDLC requirements and guidance.
• Collaborate with and present to finance and analytics groups to share insights.
• Explore and test new systems and technologies to expand team capabilities and generate new insights.
• Support the execution of audits in domestic and international settings to maintain strong internal controls.

Skills

Data analytics

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

R

VBA

ETL tools

Agile

Jira

AI familiarity

Data governance

Tools

SAP COMET

ATLAS

BPC

Veeva

Dataiku

Matillion

Databricks

Power Automate

UiPath

Python/R tooling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams by fulfilling data requests from financial, accounting, and compliance systems across the company.
• Drive the strategic integration of AI tools to innovate and streamline the end-to-end audit process, from planning and risk assessment to execution and reporting.
• Develop analytics solutions and dashboards using datasets to provide real-time risk assessments and control insights through Power BI and other Microsoft tools.
• Contribute to team projects and deliver outputs using agile project management methods.
• Build automations that improve efficiency and save time using tools such as UiPath, Dataiku, and Python/R.
• Document technical solutions in line with SDLC requirements and guidance.
• Collaborate with and present to finance and analytics groups to share insights and leverage existing solutions.
• Explore and test new systems and technologies to expand team capabilities and generate new insights.
• Support the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits in domestic and international settings to help maintain a strong internal control environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Finance, Internal Audit, or Data Analytics
• Strong data analytics skills, including data transformation, modeling, analysis, and visualization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
• Familiarity with SAP COMET, ATLAS, FSA, BPC, Veeva, and other ERP systems
• Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath and Power Automate
• Familiarity with ETL tools such as Dataiku, Matillion, and Databricks
• Familiarity with coding languages such as SQL, R, Python, or VBA
• Familiarity with agile project management methods and Jira
• Familiarity with AI and agentic AI systems
• Understanding of advanced or predictive analytics
• Understanding of data governance practices and SDLC compliance
• Demonstrated success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity in a professional environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members
• Strong interest in data, technology, and finance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Travel up to 10%, domestic and international