Senior Financial Data Analyst

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Warrendale, PA:
Hybrid time type:
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JR100166

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.
Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

The Senior Financial Data Analyst plays a key role in enabling informed decision-making across Financial Services by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights. This position owns core financial reporting, forecasting, and data integrity while partnering with Business Units and IT to improve transparency, efficiency, and scalability of financial processes. The role contributes to organizational objectives by modernizing financial analytics capabilities, strengthening data-driven planning, and exploring advanced technologies that enhance financial visibility and performance.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** Financial Data & Analytics
*** Own the development, maintenance, and accuracy of financial dashboards, reports, and analytical models that deliver actionable insights to Finance leadership and Business Units.
* Independently extract, analyze, and interpret complex financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend data-driven solutions.
** Financial Planning & Analysis
*** Manage and maintain budgets and forecasts by coordinating inputs with Business Unit partners and Finance leadership and adapting approaches as business conditions change.
* Develop and communicate monthly financial performance reporting and insights—including revenue, expenses, margins, cost trends, risks, and opportunities—to Business Unit leaders and the CFO.
** Technology, Systems & Process Improvement
*** Drive reporting, analytics, and process improvements across Financial Services by leveraging financial systems and data platforms to improve efficiency and data quality.
* Support system enhancements, upgrades, and transitions, and establish standardized processes for financial master data, system configurations, and chart of accounts changes.
** AI, Automation & Advanced Analytics
*** Explore and pilot advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, and automation opportunities to enhance forecasting, reporting, and financial insights.
* Assess feasibility and value of emerging technologies in partnership with Finance and IT and translate findings into recommendations for future capabilities.
** Business Partnership & Influence
*** Serve as a trusted finance and analytics partner to Business Unit leaders and executive stakeholders, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.
* Communicate complex financial and analytical insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and build effective relationships that influence decision-making.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
* Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or a closely related discipline.
* Strong proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from multiple enterprise sources.
* Proven track record of using data and insights to drive business decisions and improve business processes.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** Experience with Power BI, SQL, Adaptive, or other modern data visualization/financial systems tools.
* Prior experience supporting cross-functional financial transformation projects.
* Familiarity with AI-enabled forecasting or analytics tools.
** WORKING CONDITIONS AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
*** Limited Travel.
* Standard office environment.
** ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
**** SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC)
** enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.
** The Performance Review Institute (PRI)
** is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.
** SAE International (SAEI)
** is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources,…