Smurfit Westrock: global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Having over 100k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Data Analyst to join our Internal Audit team in Dublin. This role is primarily focused on Data Analysis and Data Engineering. The successful candidate will be joining a development team within the Internal Audit Department that manage all stages of the development process to create imaginative and engaging solutions that answer key business questions. They will play a crucial role in handling and manipulating data (financial and other data), collaborating with our various stakeholders to create insightful reports, automating audit processes, and bringing a fresh perspective to the team and department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines, Alteryx, Python and SQL Server scripts, and dashboards.
- Collaborate with audit teams to help drive process improvements by understanding and automating audit processes.
- Translate business requirements into delivered solutions.
- Perform peer reviews of team members' work.
- Maintain and update documentation of workflows, processes, and pipeline designs.
Candidate Background & Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, data science or similar fields.
- At least four years professional work experience in similar role.
- Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Mining skills.
- Proficiency in designing and developing ETL pipelines (Alteryx, MS Fabric etc).
- Experience in SQL and Python/R is essential.
- Solid experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
- Big Data/Cloud, API, and machine learning experience is desirable.
- Microsoft 365 stack and DevOps.
Candidate Profile:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English essential, and Spanish is desirable.
- Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, making complex data more navigable and bringing insights to the fore.
- Passionate about accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Friendly and willing to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eager to learn and improve continuously.
- Open to exploring new approaches and challenging existing processes for greater efficiency.
Training and Development:
- Opportunities for advanced training in Power BI, Python, SQL, MS Fabric, and other relevant technologies.
- Support for ongoing professional training and development tailored to individual needs and business requirements.