Data Analyst/Manager (AMEA)

Securitas Group

Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. With nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security industry. With 336 000 employees in 44 markets, we see a different world and create sustainable value for our clients by protecting what matters most - their people and assets.

Securitas IT in AMEA

Securitas IT in AMEA deliver IT-services to our 12 countries within the region. We provide the technology needed to fulfill the Securitas business strategy to be client centric, data driven, and people focused. We transform, build and protect our IT landscape in a professional and cost-efficient way. We are a diverse and inclusive team that all help each other out and have a great deal of fun together.

Role overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Data Analyst/Manager to lead the reporting and data enablement function, bridging the gap between our requirements from our countries and divisional functions (including Finance, People/HR and IT) users and technical data teams.

This role will translate business needs into actionable data solutions, manage end-to-end reporting delivery, ensure data quality and compliance, and guide the team of data analysts and engineers. A key aspect of this role will be to recruit, build, and lead a high-performing data reporting team, establishing scalable processes and robust governance for long-term success.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical data capabilities with a deep understanding of Finance KPIs, compliance, and reporting needs. He/she will act as a Strategic Data Partner to become a bridge between business goals and technical execution, focusing on maximizing value by prioritizing critical requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Reporting and Analytics

• Translate Finance business needs into data & reporting requirements.

• Design intuitive and interactive dashboards using Power BI.

• Analyze financial data for trends, variances, and insights to support business strategy.

• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, Finance leadership, and cross-functional teams.

2. Business-Technology Interface

• Serve as the primary liaison between our country and divisional stakeholders and technical data teams

• Convert business objectives into detailed functional and technical specifications.

• Review and validate data models, source-to-target mappings, and metric definitions.

• Ensure proper implementation by collaborating closely with data engineers and BI developers.

3. Data Management and Governance

• Lead initiatives on data quality, lineage, consistency, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR).

• Establish and enforce data governance policies, processes, and metadata standards, in alignment with the Global IT guardrails.

• Conduct root cause analysis for data issues and define quality rules and reconciliation frameworks.

• Oversee the data lifecycle management across source systems, warehouses, and reporting layers.

4. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team of data analysts, report developers, and data engineers.

• Promote collaboration, resolve escalations, and drive continuous improvement in data practices.

• Foster a culture of transparency, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Make feedback part of that culture to grow your way of working and your team members

• Develop project plans, ensure executing efficiency

• Roadmap to achieve department goals

• Stakeholder collaboration – bridge between the different departments for a smooth coordination (IT, HR, Finance) across the different countries of the team members

5. Technical Oversight

• Understand end-to-end data flows, system integrations, and data architecture.

• Oversee development of data pipelines and cloud-based infrastructure (Azure preferred).

• Support DevOps and CI/CD-based deployment for reporting and data assets.

• Collaborate with IT for performance optimization, platform upgrades, and solution scalability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in data analytics, BI/reporting including 2+ years in data management roles.

• Demonstrated success in Finance reporting transformation. Reporting within sales and HR is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of Finance processes, KPIs, and regulatory reporting.

• Demonstrated success in building reporting teams.

• Hands-on experience with reporting platforms (Power BI), data modelling, and cloud architecture (Azure Data Factory)

• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with scripting (Python preferred).

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading delivery in distributed teams.

• Proven track record of driving team initiatives to meet company goals and fostering a culture of accountability.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

• Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent verbal and written English; ability to present and influence at all levels.

• Prior experience in working with ERP (Dynamics), Finance and HR applications is a plus.

Core Skills and Competencies

Technical

• SQL, Python, Advanced Excel

• Power BI (Visualization) and Fabric features

• Fabric Knowledge: Understand Lakehouse architecture, OneLake, Dataflows, and integration with Synapse and Notebooks.

• DAX expertise

• Azure DevOps Cloud Platform: Azure preferred

• Data Modelling, Metadata Management (Collibra, Databricks)

• Data warehousing, Data Lake

• CI/CD, ETL/ELT tools (Azure Data Factory, SSIS)

Analytical

• Financial KPIs (P&L, AP/AR, Cost Centers, Forecasts)

• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Critical Thinking & Data Interpretation

• Statistical & Trend Analysis

Leadership and Soft Skills

• People management, hiring and team building

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Team Leadership & Coaching

• Attention to Detail, Time Management

• Adaptability & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Needs vs. Wants Assessment: Skilled in prioritizing features based on business value.

Working conditions

The role is open for candidates based in Gurugram, India. It's a hybrid working model.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Securitas we believe in doing the right thing and doing it well. For our customers and our employees. Our employees come from all walks of life and bring with them a multitude of talents and perspectives. We aim for diverse representation throughout the company, and we are committed to equal pay, safe working conditions, gender balance and an inclusive work environment with a wide range of skills and development opportunities.

If it all sounds good to you, don’t hesitate to apply!