Finance Automation and Data Engineer

Cape Town

Superside

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We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Automation and Data Engineer to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will drive automation and data engineering efforts, optimizing our financial processes and ensuring our finance function can scale efficiently with the business. 

If you're passionate about leveraging technology, building custom solutions, and collaborating across multiple teams, this role will allow you to make a significant impact and grow your career.

What you’ll do

  • Own and implement the Finance Automation and Tech roadmap by evaluating and prioritizing new automation and data initiatives, working closely with the finance team to build a best-in-class function
  • Act as the primary finance liaison to technical teams (Data, RevOps, Product & Development), ensuring seamless collaboration and integration
  • Develop and implement scalable, efficient financial processes, leveraging technology and industry best practices
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, driving informed decision-making and alignment across teams
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure the accessibility and accuracy of financial data for analysis and process optimization within the finance function
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives and ensure alignment with finance objectives
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to drive continuous improvements within the finance team

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Technical Business Analyst or similar role, with a track record of driving process improvements and delivering automation solutions
  • Hands-on experience in designing and implementing custom integrations, workflows, API connections, and dashboards to automate financial processes.
  • Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems is a plus
  • Strong SQL skills, with experience building and maintaining complex queries and databases and developing custom forms or dashboards to streamline data management and reporting
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and synthesize complex data to support decision-making and optimize operations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects from initiation to completion, managing multiple priorities in a structured manner
  • A genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for automation, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing system improvements
  • Solid English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different teams, including technical and non-technical functions
  • Proven problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to resolving issues and delivering practical solutions
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and detail

About Superside
Superside is a revolutionary way for businesses to get good design done at scale. Trusted by 450+ ambitious companies, Superside makes design hassle-free for marketing and creative teams. By combining the top 1% of creative talent from around the world with purpose-built technology and the rigor of design ops, Superside helps ambitious brands grow faster. Since inception, Superside has been a fully remote company, with more than 700 team members working across 57 countries and 13 timezones.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We’re an equal opportunity company. All applicants will be considered regardless of ethnicity, appearance, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Category: Engineering Jobs

Tags: APIs Data management Data pipelines Engineering Finance Pipelines SQL

Perks/benefits: Career development

Regions: Remote/Anywhere Africa
Country: South Africa

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