Zurich
13 hours ago
Lead - Reporting and Data Analyst
- 14 April 2026
- 100%
- Zurich
Job summary
Join our Group Controlling team as a Lead Data & Reporting Analyst! Collaborate in a dynamic work environment while driving impactful financial insights.
Tasks
- Own end-to-end data analysis projects and develop scalable models.
- Create impactful dashboards using Looker and semantic modeling.
- Identify root causes for system issues and ensure data quality controls.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in relevant fields; 5+ years experience needed.
- Advanced SQL skills with experience in dbt and LookML.
- Strong financial acumen and familiarity with BI tools.
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About the job
In short
We are seeking a highly autonomous Lead Data & Reporting Analyst to join our Group Controlling team and serve as the primary representative for the Finance/Controlling domain within the organization. In this role, you will navigate the "Oniverse" without a predefined map, acting as a technical bridge between Finance and various Data teams. Your mission is to transform complex financial data into scalable models and actionable insights, balancing the innovation of new analytical tools with the maintenance of essential legacy systems. You will build a diverse internal network, prioritizing and solving complex data problems while championing the needs of the Finance function.
Your Mission
- Data Modeling & Analytics Engineering - Take ownership of end-to-end data analysis projects, from conceptualization to execution. Perform advanced SQL work and utilize data transformation tools for lineage analysis and tactical data enrichment. Develop and maintain scalable data models supporting P&L, financial metrics, and operational efficiency.
- BI Development & Semantic Modeling - Design and develop impactful dashboards in Looker and Looker Studio. Build and maintain robust semantic models.
- Business & Legacy Analysis - Conduct KPI analysis within legacy business platforms while adhering to accounting standards. Translate requirements from stakeholder interviews into iterative, data-driven solutions.
- Incident Handling & Governance - Identify root causes for system integration failures, platform bugs, and Master Data inaccuracies. Assist with the maintenance of Master Data, development of data quality controls, and managing documentation in a data catalog.
- Technical Innovation & Validation - Discover, test, and stress-test new tools and features. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish new procedures and automate data workflows. Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and data validations to ensure technical integrity.
Your story
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance.
- Minimum 5+ years in data analysis or business intelligence, ideally within a financial or controlling environment.
- Advanced SQL and analytics engineering skills - Deep proficiency in writing complex queries. Experience with dbt for data transformation and LookML for modeling is highly desirable.
- Visualization - Strong experience with modern Business Intelligence tools. Familiarity with Looker Studio is a plus.
- Financial Acumen - Strong understanding of financial concepts, including P&L, variance analysis, and forecasting.
- Navigating Uncertainty - You enjoy ambiguity and are productive even when there is no apparent path forward. You build effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and functions.
- Innovation & Growth - You seek new ideas and technologies to improve processes while recognizing when existing methods are effective. You proactively choose opportunities that stretch your limits and strive for success regardless of circumstances.
About the Team
As the Lead Reporting & Data Analyst – Group Controlling, you will act as the primary bridge between our high-impact Business Controllers and our Data Engineering team. In this role, you’ll navigate a diverse landscape where every Controller owns a distinct slice of the P&L and its tailored metrics. Your goal is to champion the Finance domain, activating our tech resources to build the governed, automated, and scalable frameworks that allow our controllers to move faster and smarter.