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Financial Analyst (904598)

Aquent Talent, New York, NY, United States


Job Title:

Financial Data Analyst – A&P Spend Management

Client Location:

Tampa, FL; hybrid 3x onsite; 2 days remote

Starting:

2026-05-11

Pay Comments:

up to $35.04/hr

Hours:

Full-time

Duration:

6 months with the possibility to extend

Job Description:

You must be living in the Tampa Bay Area upon applying for roles. All other candidates will be disqualified.

About the Role
Join our team and be part of our work to unlock value and drive transformation.

We are seeking a highly detail‑oriented

Financial Data Analyst

to support the BEST Shared Services team within a beauty organization. This role is critical to maintaining the data pipeline that powers the A&P Spend Management Power BI reporting suite.

You will work with large, complex financial datasets, owning the end‑to‑end flow of data from SAP into reporting tools—ensuring accuracy, integrity, and real‑time visibility for Budget Owners and Leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career finance professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and analytics in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
SAP Data Extraction

Execute and monitor recurring SAP reports to capture real‑time Actuals and Commitments

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial data outputs

Transform raw SAP exports into structured, analysis‑ready datasets

Maintain and manage SharePoint data repositories for seamless Power BI ingestion

Support ongoing data pipeline stability and optimization

Data Integrity & Reporting Accuracy

Perform rigorous validation checks throughout the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process

Ensure Power BI dashboards reflect accurate and reliable financial data

Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively

Enable Finance teams to complete accurate month‑end reconciliations

Provide consistent data flow to support A&P spend tracking and investment visibility

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Global Data and Master Data teams to ensure alignment on data structures and reporting logic

Maintain proper financial hierarchies and mappings between SAP and Power BI

What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or data analytics

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Proven ability to work with large, complex datasets

Intermediate Excel skills (data manipulation, formulas, basic analysis)

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying issues

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP

Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools

Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Why This Role

High visibility across Finance and Leadership teams

Hands‑on experience with enterprise systems (SAP, Power BI)

Opportunity to build strong data, analytics, and financial operations skill sets

Exposure to global data strategy and transformation initiatives

About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer
Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description
Global beauty company specializing in cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance. Operates with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and diversity, offering workers opportunities to work with leading brands, cutting‑edge research, and a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. The company values creativity, entrepreneurship, and professional growth, making it an exciting place for those passionate about beauty, marketing, science, and digital transformation.

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