Financial Data Analyst

Position Overview

We are looking for a seasoned

Financial Data Analyst to play a critical role in strengthening our financial reporting and planning infrastructure. This position will oversee key SAP reporting assets, support budgeting and consolidation activities, and drive system enhancements that improve data accuracy and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires deep SAP FI/CO knowledge, strong analytical capability, and the ability to bridge Finance and IT to deliver scalable financial solutions.

• Develop, manage, and optimize financial reports and dashboards using SAP Business Objects and SAP BW to support both internal stakeholders and external reporting needs.

• Oversee SAP Business Warehouse and Business Objects platforms to maintain high standards of data integrity, reliability, and system performance.

• Execute data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL) processes using Data Manager packages and conversion files to move data from SAP BW into planning and consolidation platforms.

• Administer and enhance SAP BPC and Workday Adaptive Planning environments, including model design, dimension management, business rules configuration, and system integrations.

• Provide support throughout budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation cycles to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results.

• Monitor, validate, and reconcile data flows between SAP, Workday Adaptive Planning, and consolidation applications.

• Maintain and improve system integrations between SAP and Workday, particularly in areas related to workforce planning, compensation, and HR-driven financial data.

• Collaborate with Finance teams to evaluate existing workflows, identify automation and efficiency opportunities, and implement system enhancements aligned with best practices.

• Participate in or lead system deployments, upgrades, enhancements, and user acceptance testing activities.

• Act as a key liaison between Finance and IT to ensure financial systems operate effectively, securely, and in compliance with internal control standards.

• Deliver user support, troubleshooting assistance, and training for SAP EPM add-ins, planning and consolidation applications, and Business Objects reporting tools.

• Contribute to ad hoc reporting requests, financial analyses, and special initiatives as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience working with SAP FI/CO modules.

• Comprehensive knowledge of end‑to‑end financial processes, including A2R, R2R, P2P, and I2C cycles.

• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, data analytics, and financial systems management.

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate actionable insights.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.