Cognite - Senior Financial Data Analytics Role

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform.

We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year.

In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors.

Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

Our values

Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do.

We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership.

We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.

Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation.

We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven FP&A Data Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our financial data foundation, driving insightful analyses, and enhancing decision-making through data visualization and reporting.

You will work closely with Finance, Revenue Operations, and other stakeholders to drive impact and generate insights through developing dashboards, automate reporting, and ultimately contribute to the implementation and management of FP&A software.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about data, technology, and financial strategy, eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organization.

Who you are

- You have a strong analytical mindset and a passion for turning complex financial data into actionable insights.

- You have experience working with financial data and reporting, with a solid foundation in data modeling, analysis, and visualization.

- You have strong data governance skills and know how to handle complex data sets to minimize the possibility of errors

- You are proficient in Power BI and other data visualization tools, and you enjoy building dashboards that drive business decisions.

- You have strong SQL skills and experience working with databases to extract, transform, and analyze data.

- You are detail-oriented, structured, and thrive in solving problems with a data-driven approach.

- You enjoy collaborating across functions and effectively communicating insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

- You are excited about working in an evolving finance tech landscape and contributing to the implementation of FP&A software.

What you'll do

- Build & Maintain Financial Data Infrastructure Develop and maintain a scalable financial data foundation that ensures accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

- Develop Dashboards & Reports Create insightful Power BI dashboards and reports to support financial planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.

- Enhance Financial Analyses Conduct in-depth analyses of financial performance, trends, and key business drivers to support strategic initiatives.

- Automate Reporting & Processes Improve efficiency by automating financial reporting and streamlining data flows.

- Collaborate with Stakeholders Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Business Intelligence teams to align financial insights with business objectives.

- Implement & Own FP&A Software Support the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of FP&A tools to enhance financial reporting and planning capabilities.

- Support Ad-Hoc Data Needs Respond to ad-hoc data requests and contribute to financial modeling, scenario planning, and strategic decision-making Bachelors Degree (Required): Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.

- Masters Degree (Preferred but Optional): MBA (Finance), masters in data analytics, or a related field can be an advantage

- Power BI/SQL Certification Validates expertise in data visualization and database management.

- Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Demonstrates strong financial and analytical expertise.

- Experience in financial planning & analysis, data modeling, and financial reporting.

- Proven track record of working with financial data, building dashboards, and automating reporting processes.

Years of Experience: 58 Years:

- Experience in financial planning & analysis, data modeling, and financial reporting.

- Proven track record of working with financial data, building dashboards, and automating reporting processes.

- Additional experience in implementing and managing FP&A software.

- Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams and handling complex financial models
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