Data Specialist
Company Description
At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.
We are looking for a Data Specialist for its Tech for Finance team based in Chiasso.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the automation of Finance teams’ processes (passive reconciliation, monthly closing, billing and credit note controls, etc.) acting as a Developer and supporting and communicating with IT and Finance departments.
Supporting in defining tasks for the team activities (data quality, data integration, data acquisition, data analysis, reporting) and directly developing them according to the needs and priorities of different stakeholders
Identification of areas of improvement/inefficiencies impacting our systems and collaborating to develop and reengineering new IT processes/functionalities
Qualifications
Essential
University education in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
1/2 years of application and software development experience
Knowledge of data mining techniques and tools ETL
Strong experience with using MySQL, RDBMS
Good experience with using Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Easily able to communicate technical and analytical content in an understandable way
Fluency in English
Desirable
1+ years with ETL tool Talend Open Studio
Abilities/Qualities
Strong attitude to embrace teamwork
Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously and to set deadlines
Project management skills and good communication abilities
Curiosity and willingness to discover and have new challenges
A proactive attitude focused on "problem-solving", and it is essential to have a spirit of adaptation in order to be able to get the required result
Innovative thinker, positive, proactive and readily embraces change
Additional Information
Perks of working with us:
How we work together
- An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
- Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays
- Flexible start and end of the working day, with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm
- Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulations
How we learn together
- Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time.
- Access to e-learning platforms (e.g. Discovery, O’reilly - depending on the department), professional and managerial skills development training paths
Other perks
- 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
- Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
- Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
- We support our employees through life's significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.
Wish you were here? We do, too!
Selection process steps*:
- HR interview (10-30 minutes)
- 1st interview (Manager): soft skills + technical knowledge trough a SQL Test
- 2nd interview (Hiring Manager): final interview
- Offer extended
*Please note the process can slightly vary. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview.
Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging
At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.
Eligibility criteria
By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorized to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.
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Join lastminute.com as a Data Specialist in our vibrant Tech for Finance team based in Chiasso, Switzerland! Here, we are passionate about turning spontaneous holiday plans into unforgettable experiences, and we need your expertise to help us automate and streamline finance processes. As a Data Specialist, you will support automation tasks including passive reconciliation, monthly closing, billing, and credit note controls, all while collaborating closely with our IT and Finance departments. You'll also play a crucial role in defining tasks around data quality, integration, acquisition, and reporting, turning stakeholder needs into actionable solutions. Your keen analytical skills will allow you to spot areas for improvement within our systems, leading to innovative IT process developments. If you have a university background in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics and have gained 1 to 2 years of application and software development experience, particularly with MySQL and data mining tools, we want to hear from you! At lastminute.com, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and enjoyable work culture with a shorter working week and flexible hours. Plus, you’ll have numerous opportunities to grow personally and professionally—accessing learning platforms and engaging in training is all part of our journey. If you're ready to dive into a dynamic environment that embraces teamwork and innovation, your next adventure awaits with us!
Our mission is to simplify, personalize, and enhance our customers' travel experience by leveraging technology.
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