Senior Analyst, Finance Systems & Analytics
Your Impact:
The Senior Analyst for Finance Analytics plays a critical role in transforming finance operations through automation and advanced analytics. This role leads initiatives in process automation, predictive modeling, and data-driven insights, collaborating closely with finance, IT, and business teams. As an Analytics Expert, the individual fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, providing hands-on training in tools like Python, Power BI, and Tableau. The position requires secure data handling and deep business knowledge, making it vital to internal operations and unsuitable for offshoring. Their efforts will drive operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making across the finance function.
Role Overview:
- Lead the integration of automation and advanced analytics into finance operations.
- Spearhead process automation and predictive modeling efforts.
- Extract actionable insights from large, complex datasets.
- Serve as an Analytics Expert, promoting the use of analytics within finance.
Collaboration & Cross-functional Work:
- Partner with finance, IT, and business teams to implement data-driven improvements aligned with business goals.
- Facilitate the integration of analytics into finance workflows.
Tools & Platforms:
- Proficient in Python, Power BI, Tableau, and other advanced analytics platforms.
- Strong knowledge of SQL is required.
- Familiarity with data sources and platforms like Teradata, GCP, Hadoop, and Trino is necessary.
- Experience in Power Automate is preferred.
- Responsible for upskilling finance peers on these tools.
Training & Upskilling:
- Provide hands-on training in analytics tools to finance professionals.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives in process automation and predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency.
- Leverage analytics to drive innovation and strategic decision-making.
Data Handling & Security:
- Ensure secure and compliant data handling practices, given the role’s access to sensitive financial information.
- Apply deep business knowledge to manage secure data in line with company policies.
Impact on Organization:
- Enhance operational efficiency through data-driven automation and insights.
- Support the finance function by enabling stronger data-driven decision-making.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in finance or analytical role with a public company, public accounting, or related
- Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration
- Strong experience with SQL and familiarity of enterprise-grade environment (Teradata, Hadoop, Presto)
- Strong experience with analytical tools such as Python, R, SAS, Adobe, Alteryx, Knime
- Strong experience with BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Superset, MicroStrategy, Qlik, etc.
- Experience with financial forecasting or analytic modeling and report automation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree MBA
- Previous experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Retail Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
About Lowe’s:
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
