Jobs · Research · New Jersey

Specialist, Finance Data Analytics (Hybrid)

Merck · Rahway, NJ · 2 wk ago
Research$87k–$137k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Support audit teams by fulfilling data requests from financial, accounting, and compliance systems across the company.
  • Drive the strategic integration of AI tools to innovate and streamline the end-to-end audit process, from planning and risk assessment to execution and reporting.
  • Develop analytics solutions and dashboards using datasets to provide real-time risk assessments and control insights through Power BI and other Microsoft tools.
  • Contribute to team projects and deliver outputs using agile project management methods.
  • Build automations that improve efficiency and save time using tools such as UiPath, Dataiku, and Python/R.
  • Document technical solutions in line with SDLC requirements and guidance.
  • Collaborate with and present to finance and analytics groups to share insights and leverage existing solutions.
  • Explore and test new systems and technologies to expand team capabilities and generate new insights.
  • Support the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits in domestic and international settings to help maintain a strong internal control environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in Finance, Internal Audit, or Data Analytics
  • Strong data analytics skills, including data transformation, modeling, analysis, and visualization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
  • Familiarity with SAP COMET, ATLAS, FSA, BPC, Veeva, and other ERP systems
  • Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath and Power Automate
  • Familiarity with ETL tools such as Dataiku, Matillion, and Databricks
  • Familiarity with coding languages such as SQL, R, Python, or VBA
  • Familiarity with agile project management methods and Jira
  • Familiarity with AI and agentic AI systems
  • Understanding of advanced or predictive analytics
  • Understanding of data governance practices and SDLC compliance
  • Demonstrated success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated ethics and integrity in a professional environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Travel up to 10%, domestic and international

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