Senior Reporting Analyst

Job Description As a Reporting Analyst you will work directly with the Payroll Reporting Manager to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll-finance reports that power data-driven decision-making across a global workforce. In this rewarding position, you will: Report Development & Maintenance • Design, build, test, and deploy SAP ABAP reports, SAP BW queries, and visualizations in PowerBI/Tableau that meet functional and regulatory requirements. • Create and maintain batch job specifications and data extraction routines for payroll/finance reporting. Data Validation & Quality Assurance • Perform reconciliations of payroll and finance data sources, flagging and resolving discrepancies. • Implement automated validation scripts (e.g., using AI, RPA, or SAP’s data quality tools) to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy. Requirement Gathering & Documentation • Partner with functional payroll, HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to capture detailed reporting requirements. • Document data lineage, business rules, and report specifications in a centrally accessible repository. Compliance & Governance • Ensure all reporting outputs comply with internal governance standards, GAAP/IFRS accounting principles, and external regulatory mandates (e.g., tax reporting, GDPR/CCPA). Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes, introduce AI/ML-based anomaly detection, and enhance data visualizations. • Contribute to the team’s agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) to keep work aligned with roadmap milestones. • Identify and resolve pay roll reporting discrepancies and issues, ensuring business requirements are met Basic Qualifications : • 3–5 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining payroll/finance reports in SAP environments (ABAP, SAP BW, SAP BusinessObjects) and at least one modern BI tool (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik). • Proficient in SAP ABAP report programming and data extraction (IDoc, OData, CPI). • Strong SQL/SQL-script knowledge. • Familiarity with data-visualization best practices and dashboard design. • Ability to translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications and to perform root-cause analysis of data discrepancies. • Experience working in Scrum/Agile teams, participating in sprint ceremonies, and managing backlog items. • Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting technical information to non-technical audiences. Desired skills : • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or SAP ABAP certification. • Experience with SAP SuccessFactors/EC/ECP • Exposure to global payroll regulations and compliance frameworks. • Experience with robotic process automation (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) or AI-driven data validation tools. • Knowledge of financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS) as applied to people-cost accounting. • Prior experience supporting large scale transformation programs