Global Senior Analyst - Accounting Operations

Company:
MMC Corporate

Description:

We're Marsh McLennan - with roots dating back to 1871, Marsh McLennan is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. We promise extraordinary opportunities, world-class colleagues and the chance to make an impact. Marsh McLennan's more than 85,000 employees advise clients in over 130 countries.

The Accounting Operations team is responsible for optimizing the efficiency and regulatory compliance of the company's financial systems, processes, and reporting. We are seeking a seasoned Global Senior Analyst who will serve as an individual contributor with strong project management skills, the ability to work independently, support team success, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

You will provide strategic insights and advanced analytical support for global business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing senior-level decision-making. This role requires a proactive problem solver capable of managing complex projects and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance global business performance.

This role reports to the Global Continuous Improvement Manager and there is a requirement to work from our Urbandale office at least three days per week.

We will count on you to:

• Lead complex data analysis projects supporting global business strategies and initiatives.
• Provide strategic, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee medium to large teams on cross-departmental projects, managing project documentation, tracking issues and tasks, and escalating as needed.
• Develop and maintain advanced dashboards, reports, and models to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple regions to gather requirements, share insights, and align on business objectives.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through comprehensive data analysis and market research.
• Support the design and implementation of global programs and process improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by establishing and enforcing best practices in data management.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analyze large datasets to develop insights that guide strategic business decisions.
• Conceptualize, implement, and evolve standardized reporting to evaluate effectiveness across solutions, markets, clients, client portfolios (including Client Growth Plans), marketing campaigns, and lead acceptance.
• Provide actionable insights and suggest potential strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Assemble and review strategic documents such as project business cases, assessments, communication plans, and detailed project plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Recommend and implement solutions to complex problems impacting colleagues and business operations.

What you need to have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related analytical role, preferably within a global or multinational environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and quality.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.