Principal Data Analyst - Accounting

• Systematically analyze, validate and reconcile large volumes of booking data to identify inconsistencies, outliers, and process gaps
• Detect system-side inconsistencies through structured analytical routines
• Develop and maintain automated control mechanisms to ensure ongoing data quality
• Perform large-scale reconciliations across ERP, BI tools, and other systems

Reporting & Analysis

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through data-driven checks
• Handle ad-hoc analyses for unexplained booking discrepancies or system anomalies
• Support the Accounting team in developing reporting solutions - both systematic and ad-hoc

Process Optimization & Automation

• Design and implement (semi-)automated validation scripts and control routines to reduce manual effort
• Contribute to identification of process gaps and development of improvement proposalsSupport implementation of ERP changes from a data quality perspective

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, or a comparable field
• Experience in data analysis, controlling, or accounting
• Experience with Power BI or comparable BI tools (Tableau, Looker)
• Knowledge of SQL for data analysis
• Strong Excel
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial booking data
• Solid understanding of financial accounting processes and booking logic
• Analytical mindset: ability to recognize patterns in large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice-to-Have

• Fluent German

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented with a high personal quality standard - you notice what others overlook
• Structured and self-directed, even with complex or unstructured datasets
• Proactive: you identify problems before they escalate