About the Role

As a Supervising Associate in R&DA, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business and finance leaders, delivering high-quality financial reporting analysis, management reporting, and actionable insights. You will leverage advanced analytics and technology to transform complex data into clear, strategic recommendations, supporting decision-making at the highest levels. This role requires technical proficiency, stakeholder management, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of comprehensive markets, finance and management reports, including monthly performance packages with analysis, commentary, and business insights.

• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actuals and forecasts and perform competitor benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.

• Model projections, analyse forward-looking indicators, and conduct scenario modelling to support business planning and ad hoc analyses.

Data Transformation & Technology Enablement

• Manage large, complex financial data sets, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights.

• Design, develop, and manage dynamic, user-friendly reports and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring robust and efficient backend ETL processes.

• Write and execute SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data, maintaining data integrity and reliability across reporting databases.

• Automate reporting processes and pilot improvements by incorporating AI, advanced analytics, and data management technologies.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely communications and effective addressing of reporting needs.

• Collaborate across functions and geographies, synthesizing business insights and driving a consistent approach to analytics and executive presentations.

• Prepare and deliver executive-ready presentations, distilling complex financial data for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Process Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish clear timelines and workflows for report delivery, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

• Demonstrate agility in problem-solving, troubleshooting data discrepancies, and delivering accurate results under pressure.

• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of reporting.

Skills & Attributes for Success

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including Power Pivot, Lookups, filters), Power BI, and SQL (SSMS).

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Proactive, innovative, and committed to continuous learning and process improvement.

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related fields.

• 5–7 years of experience in financial reporting, analytics, and business analysis, including at least 2 years as a Power BI developer.

• Power BI certifications are a plus.

• Strong spoken and written English.

• Experience working in a global or matrixed environment is preferred.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work environment that fosters development and growth.

• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and make a significant impact on the business.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• A culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning.