Data Analyst - Finance Automation

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group plans to achieve a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 for more than 6,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or IoT.

By placing the “humanistic practice of technology” at the center of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by being at the service of humans that technology multiplies its potential for society.

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!  We are seeking a talented Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have technical skills and the ability to talk to users in order to assist one of our clients' Finance Department in automating some processes for Account, Treasury and Finance reporting. 

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Data Analyst with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Role and responsibilities

• Listen and seek to understand the Finance and Accounting team’s task and process relating to the project,
• Work with IT teams locally and in Geneva to leverage their digital abilities,
• Analyze and define data requirements by evaluating business processes and existing data-driven solutions,
• Apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualization within the accounting, treasury, and financial reporting processes,
• Implement and manage data models,
• Ensure direct and regular involvement of the users in testing of the automation to facilitate success and change management,
• Identify new digital techniques, tools or best practices and assist in integrating them into ATMI’s way of working,
• Document the code and process to facilitate maintenance and development needs,
• Assist the Finance Project Leader in measuring efficiencies and ROI of new digital initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• Facilitate acceleration of the Finance process automation, ensuring regular and future-proof deliveries
• Work according to an established set of priorities, and regularly meet with the Finance Project leader to ensure user availability and update on the planning
• Ensure the Financial users are involved throughout the project, through periodic testing and demos
• Ensure sufficient notes are documented so that the coding can be adapted easily to incorporate any future needs, and to facilitate support and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in data analysis and process automation
• Work experience in Finance, Risk Control or Business Analysis is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in an easy-to-understand manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, VBA, Python. SQL and RPA would be a plus
• Proactive and critical thinker who seeks feedback and can identify opportunities for continuous process improvement

Additional Information

Location: Dowtown Houston, TX (allowed to work from home 2 days/week).

Company’s Benefits:

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits