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The Global Headquarters for Volvo Financial Services is seeking a Data Analyst for the Global D&IT Data Team.

As a Data Analyst, you will work closely with our business teams to understand their needs and transform them into actionable, fit-for-purpose data products. These products which are owned by the business, will be supported by you from data collection and analysis to visualization and reporting, ensuring they adhere to the agreed requirements.
   Collaborating with information architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders to identify data sources and assist in data extraction for analysis.
   Preparing data from legacy systems to migrate to the Next-Gen systems being implemented by VFS.
   Supporting the data team in identifying, documenting and revising reporting requirements and when necessary designing, developing, and maintaining reports and dashboards using SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
   Ensuring that data products are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.
   Proven experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in financial services or captive automotive finance.
   Acting independently to prioritize tasks, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
   Communicating insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, making data actionable.
   Supporting data governance by ensuring quality, consistency, and security of data.

Your future team
You will report directly to the Director, Data Governance and Operations within VFS D&IT and will be assigned to a stable, global cross-functional team. Digital and IT is the engine of the VFS business, and we continue our strategic journey to further improve performance and to deliver the best customer experience in the industry.  In this exciting environment, we are focused on Digital Innovation to meet the demands of our customers in an increasingly digitalized world. 

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place to Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers.

The preferred location is Wroclaw, Poland or Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together.

In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency - then we would welcome you to apply for this role. We believe the successful candidate has the passion and excitement to take on this challenge.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:
   Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or a related field.
   Proven experience as a Data Analyst, ideally with Sales or Finance data.
   Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Power BI and experience in building data solutions.
   Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
   Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and deliver fit-for-purpose data products.
   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
   Experience translating stakeholder needs into actionable insights and visualizations.
   Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud-based platforms (Azure preferred) is a plus.
   Excellent communication skills and the ability to present data in an understandable and actionable way.
   Working experience of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, etc.).
   Solid understanding of statistical techniques and data modeling is a plus.

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business, and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be.