Lead Financial Analyst (Compensation)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Lead Financial Analyst to join our People Science & Analytics team. You will analyze complex compensation data, generate actionable insights, develop analytical products, reports, and models, and enable data-driven decision-making within compensation processes and programs across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex compensation data to identify trends, patterns, and risks, transforming data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Support and contribute to compensation initiatives, including salary review cycles, pay equity analysis, compensation planning, and other compensation programs
• Conduct market compensation analysis and salary benchmarking to support compensation decision-making
• Develop analytical approaches, models, and scenarios to evaluate compensation-related questions and provide data-driven recommendations
• Define business requirements for compensation data products, reports, and dashboards, partnering with technical teams to improve data availability, reporting capabilities, and analytical solutions
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of compensation data and analytical outputs

Requirements

• Proven experience in compensation, FP&A, finance, consulting (including Big Four), reporting, or other analytical roles
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and draw meaningful conclusions from complex data
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, Power Query)
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, evaluate different approaches, and proactively propose solutions
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership of data quality
• Ability to handle confidential compensation and employee data with discretion
• English — B2 level

Nice to have

• Experience with Power BI or other BI tools for reporting and dashboard development
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, or R
• Proficiency in PowerPoint

Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it's the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Corporate and social events
• Enjoyable working environment

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)