Workforce & Finance Analyst

• Ensure working hour conditions, overtime, and shift structures are correctly applied across the organization, covering all applicable roles and employment arrangements, and aligned with internal policies and local labor regulations.
• Analyze labor cost trends, payroll expenses, and budget variances
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, reconcile workforce data across systems, and coordinate resolution of exceptions before payroll processing.
• Perform absenteeism analysis and assess operational and financial impact
• Prepare workforce-related operational and financial reports and dashboards
• Consolidate and validate sales performance data for commission reporting
• Provide leadership with strategic insights on workforce optimization and cost control
• Review and approve payroll reports for payment, as well as other financial reports assigned by the Finance Controller
• Degree in Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 2+ years of professional experience
• Solid understanding of Colombia payroll processes and labor cost structures
• Advanced Excel including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas (INDEX/XLOOKUP), data validation, and large dataset management.
• Experience with HRIS, time management, or payroll systems is highly desirable
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets and translate them into actionable insights
• Strong working proficiency in English
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify inconsistencies, challenge data accuracy, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience preparing and validating financial and payroll-related reports
• High attention to detail and strong data validation and control mindset
• Experience building Power BI dashboards strongly preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Finance, and external providers
• Strong communication skills to explain complex data and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive, structured, and process-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize competing deadlines, identify issues proactively, and drive solutions without requiring step-by-step guidance.
• Experience supporting fast-paced operations with shift-based teams of 100+ employees is highly desirable.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to take accountability for deliverables, follow through independently, and ensure deadlines are met.

Originally posted on Himalayas