Senior Manager - Data Science

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Gurgaon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.  

Senior Manager - Data Science (Grade E)

No. of Roles - 1

What can you expect:

This role will be part of a global team responsible for leading the transformation of the finance function through different workstreams. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for building out and maintaining world class BI reports in Microsoft Power BI and Qlik, in addition to establishing a strong process and governance around the reporting outputs.  The role will initially focus on migrating and building out new dashboards / applications.  The successful candidate will be involved in looking to drive efficiencies across FP&A, in line with the SIG transformation strategy. The candidate is expected to work in collaboration with BI teams across India and Mexico.

The successful candidate should have a proactive and flexible working style, with excellent organizational skills and proven track record in establishing reporting packages in Power BI and/or Qlik, strong analytics skills, and financial acumen combined with rigor, creativity, and autonomy. 

We will count on you to:

• Building out and maintaining Power BI and Qlik reports, migrating reports across from native excel and MicroStrategy platform
• Define, document, and implement control procedures, reporting protocols, and formatting conventions 
• Establish appropriate application (data transformations, information definitions, process and ‘how-to’) documentation
• Develop systems & program specifications documents as well as user training documents for transition of systems and knowledge transfer 
• Deliver into UAT, supporting the SIG & FP&A Community with roll-out, including end user training, testing and sign-off 
• Drive the adoption of BI tools (Power BI and Qlik) across the Finance and wider organization. 
• Translate data & analytics into executive level presentations
• Drive standardization of processes and reporting, including automation and enhancing the quality of information to stakeholders
• Grow and train the SIG team’s BI capabilities.
• Participate in strategic projects & initiatives

• Note: Applicants should be flexible working providing coverage in shifts if needed.

What you need to have:     

• 8-12 years relevant business experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or similar area
• Degree in finance, accounting, business and economics or technology.
• Experience in BI (Qlik or PowerBi)
• Proven expertise in analyzing the Business Intelligence needs of the enterprise and building of enterprise Reporting architecture. 
• Strong data modelling and visualization skills, enabling you to convert financial data into insightful, easy to understand visualizations for Business leaders who may not have finance backgrounds. 
• Good understanding of financial reporting & analysis, statistical and finance analytics and ability to present such information visually. Relevant business experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or similar area.
• Knowledge of Nprinting advantageous
• Significant interaction partnering with technology or being within a Technology division.
• Initiative and sound judgement to make appropriate and timely decisions
• Ability to understand and articulate financial impact or business decisions
• Exemplary organizational skills and be able to manage multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong project management disciplines and proven track record of delivering to deadlines
• Active team player with the ability to work across geographies
• Be open for new challenges and willing to undertake additional responsibilities
• Desire to work with a global and diverse team across multiple time zones. 
• Fluent in English both written and verbal, other languages strongly desired.   

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What makes you stand out:

• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Passionate about FP&A automation, BI and reporting.
• Must be able to multi-task, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently or with a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

                                                                                                                

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.