Sr. Associate Data & Analytics – S2P SOX & Compliance

Job description

Career Category Procurement

Job Description

Role Description: Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking an individual who thrives in ambiguity, capable of shaping the global Data & Analytics S2P SOX & Compliance strategy with speed and precision. In this vital role, you will serve as the Data & Analytics Lead for S2P SOX & Compliance. The Senior Associate, Data & Analytics will support the Source-to-Pay (S2P) Compliance and SOX program through data-driven monitoring, analytics, reporting, and process insights.

This role is responsible for transforming procurement, financial, and operational data into meaningful compliance intelligence that strengthens internal controls, supports audit readiness, and enables proactive risk management across Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Invoice-to-Settle processes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with an understanding of business processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

This individual will partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance, Digital, Technology, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop dashboards, automate reporting, identify trends and anomalies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Reporting Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reporting solutions to support S2P SOX compliance, operational compliance, and performance management activities. Analyze procurement and financial data to identify trends, control gaps, compliance risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation. Support the creation of executive-level metrics and KPIs related to compliance performance, policy adherence, supplier risk, audit observations, and operational effectiveness.

Perform ad hoc analyses and provide insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. SOX & Compliance Support Support ongoing SOX compliance activities through data validation, control evidence reporting, testing support, and audit readiness activities. Monitor key controls and compliance indicators across Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Invoice-to-Settle processes. Assist in identifying control deficiencies, root causes, and remediation tracking through data-driven analysis.

Maintain data quality and integrity standards for compliance reporting and audit support documentation. Process Monitoring & Risk Management Develop analytical approaches to proactively identify transactional anomalies, policy non-compliance, segregation of duties concerns, and control exceptions. Support continuous controls monitoring initiatives and automation opportunities. Partner with process owners to improve visibility into operational and compliance risks through data insights and reporting.

Contribute to the enhancement of governance frameworks, monitoring methodologies, and standard operating procedures. Support data migrations on key projects (e.g. acquisitions, system implementations) Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Procurement Operations, Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance, and DTI teams to align reporting and analytics solutions with business requirements. Translate business and compliance needs into scalable reporting and analytics capabilities.

Support system enhancements, testing activities, and data validation efforts related to procurement and compliance systems. Communicate analytical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills: Proficiency in Alteryx 5 Years of Experience with analytical tools (Tableau, Power BI etc.) Knowledge of SOX Compliance, including internal controls, record keeping, vendor management, risk management, and financial reporting. Strong analytical skills to analyze complex business systems and identify areas for improvement. Manage relationship with key stakeholders to enable development and execution of SOX Compliance that effectively address business needs.

Good-to-Have Skills

Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery. Experience with SAP Experience with Procurement solutions (Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, iValua, etc.) and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals Influencing and Change Management skills Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 1 year of Compliance and Controls execution within P2P or similar experience in other financial transactional processes Or Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Compliance and Controls execution within P2P or similar experience in other financial transactional processes Or Associate’s degree and 6 years of Compliance and Controls execution within P2P or similar experience in other financial transactional processes .