Ceridian

Principal Financial Analyst

Ceridian$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Management with 2 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial systems, or analytics.
  • 4 years of Power BI development experience, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.
  • Experience in Python for automation, data transformation, and basic AI/ML integrations.
  • Familiarity with enterprise performance management tools like OneStream.
  • Experience integrating data from ERP systems such as NetSuite.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with BI, IT, and FP&A stakeholders in a global environment.
  • Understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, KPI development, and multi-dimensional analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the automation and optimization of financial reporting tools and dashboards.
  • Serve as the Power BI lead for the FP&A team, developing and maintaining financial visualizations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align data integration with governance and reporting standards.
  • Develop product and regional profitability reports in collaboration with business experts.
  • Automate recurring reports and support executive decision-making processes.
  • Support integration and enhancement of AI-driven reporting tools.
  • Advance FP&A self-service capabilities with clean, governed data models.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Unlimited Time Away From Work and 10 paid US holidays.
  • Up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Community engagement opportunities through volunteer days and the Dayforce Cares charity.
Full Job Description
Position Description

Principal Financial Analyst for Dayforce US, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.

The Principal Business Intelligence & Reporting Analyst is responsible for enabling global FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) effectiveness by leading the development, automation, and optimization of financial reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics. This role combines financial domain knowledge with strong technical capabilities in Power BI development, including DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Query, data modeling, and process automation. The position plays a critical role in advancing data visibility across dimensions such as product, region, and function, and in supporting the integration of AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making across the enterprise. Serve as the FP&A team's Power BI lead, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing dashboards and financial visualizations used across global finance teams. Build and evolve dynamic reporting frameworks to improve visibility into financial performance across product lines, geographies, and functional areas. Collaborate with Business Intelligence (BI), IT, and FP&A stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment to align data integration pipelines, models, and definitions with governance and reporting standards, including integration with ERP systems such as Netsuite. Lead automation of recurring reports and monthly financial packages to support forecasting, variance analysis, and executive decision support. Develop product and regional profitability reports by partnering with subject matter experts to integrate expenses, margins, and cost allocation models. Support the integration and enhancement of OneStream (enterprise performance mgmt.) reporting in collaboration with the system administrator and consolidation team. Support the development and deployment of AI-driven tools, including large language model (LLM)-based copilots, to assist with self-service insights, reporting queries, and automation of routine analysis. Leverage Python for automation, data transformation, and integration of basic AI/ML models within the financial reporting infrastructure. Work closely with the India-based FP&A Shared Services Centre to scale reporting operations, streamline reconciliations, and ensure delivery of standardized analytics. Advance FP&A self-service capabilities by enabling broader access to clean, governed data models and visualizations within Power BI. Contribute to the definition and alignment of company-wide financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by supporting metric standardization and executive reporting consistency. *Position permits telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Management and 2 years of experience with financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial systems, or analytics occupation; or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Information Management and 4 years of experience with financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial systems, or analytics occupation.
  • Must possess 4 years of experience with a Bachelor's or 2 years of experience with a Master's degree with each of the following:
  • Power BI development, including DAX, Power Query, and data modeling
  • Working in Python for automation, data transformation, and basic AI/ML integrations
  • enterprise performance management tools such as OneStream
  • integrating data from ERP systems such as NetSuite
  • Collaborating with BI, IT, and FP&A stakeholders in a matrixed, global environment
  • Understanding financial reporting, forecasting, KPI development, and multi-dimensional analysis
  • Exposure to AI tools or large language model (LLM) applications within a business analytics context


*Position permits telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

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What's in it for you

Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an [redacted].com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process

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About Ceridian

Ceridian is a global human capital management software company. The company was founded in 1932 and has since grown to serve over 50 countries worldwide. Ceridian's products include payroll processing, benefits administration, and workforce management tools. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that help businesses manage their employees more effectively. Ceridian has received numerous awards for its workplace culture and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Canada and the United States. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CDAY.
Learn more about Ceridian
Size
7,462 employees
Market Cap
$9.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4 million
Founded
1932
5 Year Trend
+7.8%
Revenue
$842.4 million
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