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