Director of Finance, Data Analytics

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Own the finance data warehouse, data architecture, and data models supporting planning, reporting, and analytics .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $127,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAzureCloudERPETLOraclePMPPythonSQLSSISTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the finance data warehouse, data architecture, and data models supporting planning, reporting, and analytics
Design, build, and maintain scalable data models integrating ERP, billing, operational, labor, and customer data
Develop and maintain SQL-based ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and validate source-system data
Establish data governance standards, data definitions, master data, access controls, data quality checks, and general-ledger reconciliation
Partner with IT and Enterprise Data teams on platform decisions, security, environment management, and performance optimization
Lead the finance BI and reporting strategy and roadmap
Design executive dashboards and KPI frameworks covering P&L, cost-to-serve, labor productivity, margin, and cash metrics
Standardize reporting and metrics across customer accounts and drive self-service analytics adoption
Build and own automated, driver-based forecasting and financial planning models
Automate ERP and data-warehouse reporting, including actual-versus-plan and forecast variance reporting
Develop predictive and statistical models for volume, revenue, and cost-driver forecasting
Support annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and month-end close cycles with reconciled, auditable data
Lead cross-functional finance data and systems programs from scoping through delivery
Manage the finance data and automation roadmap, project charters, requirements, timelines, risks, issues, and status reporting
Coordinate Finance, Operations, IT, vendors, and consultants without direct authority
Lead system implementations, integrations, enhancements, UAT, cutover, and post-go-live support
Identify and eliminate manual, broken, and unnecessary finance processes
Automate accruals, invoice uploads, and billing reconciliations
Measure automation value through hours saved, error reduction, cycle-time improvement, and cost savings
Evaluate and recommend cloud data, workflow automation, and AI/ML technologies
Advise Finance and Operations leadership on data, analytics, and technology strategy
Translate technical concepts into executive-ready insights and presentations
Mentor and upskill analysts and finance team members on SQL, BI tools, and data best practices
Manage sensitive financial information securely and in compliance with internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Master's degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial systems, data engineering, or business intelligence
At least 3 years in a senior or lead technical role
Experience designing, building, and owning a finance or operations data warehouse or enterprise reporting platform
Experience leading cross-functional programs or system implementations from inception through delivery
Experience in logistics, supply chain, or third-party logistics preferred
Advanced SQL proficiency, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, and query performance tuning
Hands-on experience with data warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric/Azure Synapse, Databricks, Amazon Redshift, or SQL Server
Expert-level proficiency with BI tools, preferably Power BI or Tableau
Experience building and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, SSIS, dbt, or Alteryx
Python for data transformation, automation, and forecasting is a strong plus
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
Familiarity with Git, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Power Automate preferred
PMP, Agile/Scrum, or relevant data and cloud certifications preferred
English reading, writing, and verbal skills
Strong mathematical, statistical, analytical, financial, and accounting skills
Understanding of accounting principles, P&L structure, and financial close processes
Ability to travel by plane and automobile

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits offerings with eligibility, coverage options, and plan details available through the DSV Benefits Showcase
Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions