Lead Data Business Analyst

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

As a Lead Data Business Analyst, you will work cross-functionally to evaluate reporting needs, business processes, gather requirements and provide analytic services for the Finance Department. You will use coding skills to build dashboards and other data visualization tools.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Evaluates new technologies (e.g. QuickSight, Qlik, Tableau, Robotics, AI/predictive analysis tools) for suitability within accounting department and leads the transition to newer technologies.
• Use technical programming/coding skills to clean, consolidate and manipulate large data sets to perform analytics and building of dashboards.
• Create management and reporting tools for ad hoc requests from senior management and auditors.
• Support external audits and periodic review of the financial statements.
• Develop processes to mitigate risk and setup proper accounting processes to minimize impact on the financials.
• Act as a technical advocate to lead project implementation for accounting in collaboration with PMO and IT departments.
• Oversee technical and data initiatives to accomplish annual objectives assigned to the Accounting Department.
• Develop expert user knowledge for accounting systems (SAP platforms, interfaces from source systems, etc.).
• Lead reporting transition cross functionally in the finance team for the GFBB (Group Finance Back Bone) project .

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems or other relevant field.
• Masters Degree or post graduate certificate in Data Science or Data Analytics (Preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in Data Analytics.
• 3+ years of experience in Finance.
• SAP / Finance and business systems application experience.
• Experience creating visuals and dashboards with BI tools.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
• Employee vehicle program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office.

The expected salary range for this position is $89,700.00 - $165,900.00.

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.