Lead Analyst - Quality Assurance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

- Applies best in class techniques and methodologies to evaluate financial reporting processes. Lead and own the development of a robust quality framework to support data validation, source confirmation, and concept design. Project manage new developments concerning validations, signoffs, and implement comprehensive test plans and cases.

- Follows industry best practices and company standardized processes to complete tasks on a timely basis. Provide technical support and direction to further enhance BI accuracy and delivery across the organization

Shift Timings: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Lead QA - Domain - Finance Function)

- Design and execute QA process to drive relentless improvement in BI accuracy. (20%)

- Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases for manual and automated BI. (20%)

- Engage with stakeholders to align on concepts, definitions, and methodologies in BI and reporting. (20%)

- Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate BI quality testing activities. Ensure the deliverables are as per company guidelines. (10%)

- Flexibility to play multiple roles on the team as needed in development or testing. T shaped skillset with domain expertise in QA process design, and technical capability to provide development support as needed. (10%)

- Mentor team members on best practices, approaches, and concepts adopted in XPO logistics. (5%)

- Gather feedback from various stakeholders and business leaders to implement continuous improvement of processes. (5%)

- Take ownership of process gaps in BI QA methodology. (5%)

- Act as the point of contact for all QA aspects of data validations and releases. (5%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This job has no supervisory responsibilities but in special circumstances may lead to the work of others.

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This job requires some independent decision making, but actions are guided by clearly defined standards and processes. This position functions under the normal level of manager supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum Required Education:

- Master's degree in Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Required Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing QA processes for reporting and analytics organization.

- Experience in writing clear, concise, and complex test cases.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present ideas clearly through different mediums. o Strong leadership skills to inspire and influence stakeholders. 

- Fundamental knowledge of financial and operational reporting and/or KPIs.

- A self-starter with the ability to deliver on time with quality and multitask.

Desirable Education/Experience:

- UX design experience

- Predictive Analytics experience 

- Python and SQL experience

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, XP, Kanban) o Project management experience