Business Analytics Manager

Description:

Our client, a global media/marketing network is currently going through a system upgrade and looking to streamline all reporting across the group. Therefore, we are looking to recruit a Business Analytics Manager that will have the lead for the Reporting and Analytics Program that enable their operating companies to manage their business.

Responsibilities:

· Drive reporting and analytics solutions, lead project

· Influence and liaise with key stakeholders and business partners

· Collaborate with business partners in the development of reports, analytics, and dashboards

· Own your user’s requirements and ensure that these are met from design through delivery

· Connect with the user community to deliver training and address questions/issues

· Provide valuable insight and new ideas that drive the continuous improvement in how we operate and deliver for our users

· Improve upon existing project/program management processes and governance

· Collaborate with technical resources on system related issues and initiatives

· Operate in global accounting shared service environments to maintain reporting standards

· Maintain internal operations and change control documentation

Job Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or related field

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a services-based business – Advertising a plus

· Experience with reporting, analytics, data warehousing, or financial systems projects

· Demonstrable project/program management experience in a mid/large size company, with a proven record of successful delivery, working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams

· Ability to convey complex concepts in a concise, understandable manner

· Demonstrated ability to work independently while dealing with high levels of ambiguity

· Proven capability working with, presenting to and influencing senior executives

· Strong, creative, problem-solving skills with attention to detail

· Experience eliciting and documenting complex requirements

· Understanding of financial principles and basic accounting

· Comfort working with large data sets with advanced MS Excel or PowerBI experience

· Experience with Cognos Analytics (BI) or other reporting tools

· Ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously