Data Analyst - Finance Transformation

Available Location - Lisbon, Portugal; Mexico City, Mexico
Role Summary
At Cloudflare we are committed to excellence and innovation, not just as it relates to products we sell to our customers, but also for our internal processes and systems. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. In order to do that, we are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking Process Analyst to join our team.
This role will play a key role in the execution of our process analytics and automation initiatives throughout our Finance organization. We are in search of a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who is eager to contribute to the hands-on development and implementation of process improvement solutions. You'll be responsible for supporting the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution development to testing and documentation. You'll also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions deliver impactful results and help drive business efficiency, and your ability to translate strategic goals into tangible, automated solutions will be crucial to your success.
Role Responsibilities
Automation Strategy and Planning:

• Identify and evaluate opportunities throughout the Finance organization for automation and process mining.
• Participate in discussions with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new automation initiatives.
• Support the evaluation and recommendation of tools used for analytics and automation solutions.
• Work with the business to develop thorough business requirements and proto-types as needed.

Tool Implementation and Configuration:

• Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to conduct thorough requirements gathering and design process improvement/automation solutions that meet the business' needs.
• Perform hands-on development and implementation of process analysis dashboards and automation solutions using process mining, data transformation, visualization, and other custom tools (i.e., Celonis, Alteryx, Tableau, Cloudflare Developers platform, or others).
• Conduct thorough unit and user acceptance testing of implemented solutions to ensure they meet business requirements.
• Lead data validation exercises to ensure high data quality and reliability for use in process mining and automation solutions.
• Configure relevant KPIs in process mining dashboards to support internal ROI reporting .

Data & Process Analysis:

• Assist in the analysis of raw data from a process exploration perspective to identify potential process improvement initiatives.
• Help business teams to interpret data trends, patterns, and anomalies associated with identified insights.
• Use process mining tools (i.e., Celonis) to analyze process maps from various platforms; identify, discuss, and validate with the business anomalies and insights associated with potential improvement opportunities.

Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Perform routine monitoring of automation solutions to ensure ongoing performance and stability.
• Proactively identify, document, and resolve issues, working to optimize processes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IT support teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and update comprehensive documentation for new and existing automation solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of training materials and support end-users on intelligent automation tools and processes.

Role Requirements (Must-Have Skills)
Must-Have Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
  • • 4-6 years of professional experience, in a business analyst or similar role delivering end-to-end analytics and automation projects.
    • 2-4 years of experience working in data analytics, process mining, or a related field.
    • Experience working with process mining or automation technologies such as Celonis, UiPath, PowerAutomate, Alteryx, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with relational data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
• Ability to write basic data queries using SQL and/or Python.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and address issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in creating and interpreting process maps, flowcharts, and technical documentation.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certification in Celonis, UiPath, Alteryx, or other relevant intelligent automation tools.
• Experience in a support or junior-level role within a process improvement or automation team.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
• Familiarity with basic financial processes and relevant KPIs (Procurement, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, etc.).