With more than 75 years of expertise, WIKA Instrument, LP is the industry pioneer in the measurement of pressure, temperature, level, force, flow, and calibration technology. Since its founding in 1946, WIKA has grown into a family-run, privately held industry leader with eight domestic locations in addition to production facilities all over the world. WIKA provides a fantastic working environment, exceptional benefits, and professional advancement.
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. Office staff at WIKA are instrumental in ensuring that all office administrative tasks are coordinated to boost efficiency across the organization. In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow.
You’re excited about this opportunity because WIKA offers….
- Competitive salary
- Excellent Medical Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Generous 401k
- Life Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
BASIC PURPOSE:
The Financial Data Analyst supports all WIKA US Subsidiaries by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful reporting that enhances decision‑making across Finance, Sales, and Operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Controlling, this role serves as the lead business data analyst for the Americas region and partners closely with US Controlling, Global Digital Performance, and Americas Information Technology (IT). This role is critical to the organization as it ensures leaders have reliable, high‑quality data to guide decisions that affect financial performance, operational efficiency, and long‑term business strategy. The analyst also drives improvements in data governance, reporting standardization, and digital transformation, making it a key contributor to WIKA’s overall success
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:
Data Governance and Standards
- Translate corporate data and tool standards into practical guidance for local business areas to ensure consistent and accurate data usage.
- Design and maintain standardized processes for analytics, reporting, and data quality management.
- Monitor master data quality and collaborate with business owners to align with corporate standards and local requirements.
- Ensure data is consistent, accurate, and trusted across systems so reporting remains dependable and operational issues are minimized.
Reporting, Dashboards & Analytics Development
- Partner with US Controlling and business leaders to define analytical requirements, create ad-hoc reports, and dashboards to support Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Leverage relevant data sources and performing advanced analytical modeling using large datasets to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead productivity initiatives to support the automation of manual data processes including customizing global Power BI reports to support local needs and working with the Information Technology (IT) team to migrate external reports to workspaces within the ERP system.
- Translate complex data into clear insights that directly influence forecasting, planning, cost management, and operational improvement.
Technology, Systems & Automation
- Collaborate with the Americas IT and the Global Digital Performance organization to evaluate current landscape, enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, and support financial data transitions on ERP upgrades.
- Develop AI Agents (Copilot) to streamline and automate local business processes.
- Advance digital capabilities that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and modernize reporting tools across the business.
Training and Support
- Provide oversight, training and first level support for business users using Power BI, Excel (including working with advanced functions and macros) and other analytical tools.
- Collaborate across Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT functions to ensure alignment on analytics and reporting solutions.
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with focus in Statistics, Computer Science or Finance, or closely related analytical field
- Min of 3 to 5 yrs. of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, financial reporting, or business intelligence
- Demonstrated advanced analytical capability with a proactive, forward-looking mindset, including hands-on application of process automation analytics and robotic process automation (RPA)
- Advanced skills related to Excel (expert-level use of complex functions, pivot tables, Power Query, VBA & Macros)
- Proven experience designing and maintaining data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, including robust data modeling, Power Query, and DAX.
- Practical experience building, deploying, and sustaining AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot Agents (preferred).
- Working responsibility for data governance, data quality management, and establishing and enforcing standard KPI definitions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the demonstrated track record of translating data into actionable business insights
- Ability to manage complex datasets and systems while supporting leaders with high‑impact analytics that shape key business decisions.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your salary requirements.
Education:
Experience:
- Data analytics or financial reporting: 3 years (Required)
- finance at a manufacturing facility: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (Required)
Work Location: In person
