Financial Data Analyst

WIKA Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The WIKA Group is a world leader in measurement technology seeking a Data Governance and Analytics professional onsite in Lawrenceville, GA. You will translate data standards into practical guidance, design analytics processes, and develop KPI dashboards to support decision-making.

You will collaborate with US Controlling, IT, and business leaders to optimize data quality, automate reporting with Power BI, and drive digital capabilities across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in statistics, CS or finance.
• 3–5 years of experience in data analytics or BI.
• Strong automation and RPA experience.
• Advanced Excel with macros and Power Query.
• Experience with Power BI and data modeling (DAX).
• Experience building AI tools, Copilot preferred.
• Data governance and KPI definitions.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate data and tool standards into practical guidance for local business areas to ensure consistent and accurate data usage.
• Design and maintain standardized processes for analytics, reporting, and data quality management.
• Monitor master data quality and collaborate with business owners to align with corporate standards and local requirements.
• Ensure data is consistent, accurate, and trusted across systems so reporting remains dependable and operational issues are minimized.
• Partner with US Controlling and business leaders to define analytical requirements, create ad-hoc reports, and dashboards to support KPI.
• Leverage relevant data sources and performing advanced analytical modeling using large datasets to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead productivity initiatives to support the automation of manual data processes including customizing global Power BI reports to support local needs and working with the IT team to migrate external reports to workspaces within the ERP system.
• Translate complex data into clear insights that directly influence forecasting, planning, cost management, and operational improvement.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Data analytics

Data governance

RPA

Copilot AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/CS/Finance

Tools

Power Query

DAX

VBA

Pivot tables

Macros

Tableau

Job description

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.

Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalization and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

Data Governance and Standards

• Translate corporate data and tool standards into practical guidance for local business areas to ensure consistent and accurate data usage.
• Design and maintain standardized processes for analytics, reporting, and data quality management.
• Monitor master data quality and collaborate with business owners to align with corporate standards and local requirements.
• Ensure data is consistent, accurate, and trusted across systems so reporting remains dependable and operational issues are minimized.
• Partner with US Controlling and business leaders to define analytical requirements, create ad-hoc reports, and dashboards to support Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Leverage relevant data sources and performing advanced analytical modeling using large datasets to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead productivity initiatives to support the automation of manual data processes including customizing global Power BI reports to support local needs and working with the Information Technology (IT) team to migrate external reports to workspaces within the ERP system.
• Translate complex data into clear insights that directly influence forecasting, planning, cost management, and operational improvement.

Technology, Systems & Automation

• Collaborate with the Americas IT and the Global Digital Performance organization to evaluate current landscape, enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, and support financial data transitions on ERP upgrades.
• Develop AI Agents (Copilot) to streamline and automate local business processes.
• Advance digital capabilities that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and modernize reporting tools across the business.

Training and Support

• Provide oversight, training and first level support for business users using Power BI, Excel (including working with advanced functions and macros) and other analytical tools.
• Collaborate across Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT functions to ensure alignment on analytics and reporting solutions.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with focus in Statistics, Computer Science or Finance, or closely related analytical field
• Min of 3 to 5 yrs. of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, financial reporting, or business intelligence
• Demonstrated advanced analytical capability with a proactive, forward-looking mindset, including hands‑on application of process automation analytics and robotic process automation (RPA)
• Advanced skills related to Excel (expert-level use of complex functions, pivot tables, Power Query, VBA & Macros)
• Proven experience designing and maintaining data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, including robust data modeling, Power Query, and DAX.
• Practical experience building, deploying, and sustaining AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot Agents (preferred).
• Working responsibility for data governance, data quality management, and establishing and enforcing standard KPI definitions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the demonstrated track record of translating data into actionable business insights
• Ability to manage complex datasets and systems while supporting leaders with high‑impact analytics that shape key business decisions.