Sr. Financial Data Analyst

Korn Ferry; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in Lawrenceville, GA, is seeking a data analytics professional to translate corporate data standards into practical guidance for local business areas. You will design standardized analytics, reporting, and data quality processes, and monitor master data quality across systems to ensure reliable, actionable insights.

You will define analytical requirements with US Controlling, build ad-hoc reports and dashboards, and lead automation initiatives using Power BI, Excel, and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in statistics, CS, finance, or related analytics field.
• 3–5 years in data analytics, financial reporting, or business intelligence.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with process automation analytics and RPA.
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, Power Query, VBA/Macros.
• Proficient in Power BI/Tableau with data modeling, DAX.
• Experience building and deploying AI tools, Copilot preferred.
• Data governance, data quality management, KPI definitions standardization.
• Strong communication and ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate data and standards into practical local guidance.
• Design and maintain standardized analytics, reporting, and data quality processes.
• Monitor master data quality and align with corporate standards locally.
• Create ad-hoc reports and dashboards to support KPIs.
• Lead automation of data processes and customize Power BI reports for local needs.
• Collaborate with IT to migrate external reports into ERP workspaces.
• Develop AI Agents to streamline local business processes and improve accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics / CS / Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel VBA & Macros

Job description

• THIS POSITION IS IN OFFICE in Lawrenceville, GA.
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Your profile

• 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
• Experience supporting manufacturing is strongly preferred
• 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.

Compensation: $100,000 salary plus 5% bonus