Strategic operation and automation analyst

• Location Type : Office
• Deadline : July 28th, 2026
• Career Level : Junior Level(1-3 years)
• Employment Type : Full time
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly autonomous and forward-thinking Strategic Operations & Automation Analyst to serve as the bridge between Finance, Operations, and Technology. This role is designed for a technical expert who can automate complex workflows, ensure data integrity across all departments, and provide unbiased performance reporting directly to management.

The ideal candidate is a Microsoft Ecosystem expert who proactively integrates emerging AI tools to keep the company’s reporting and processes at the cutting edge.

Place of Work: Bishoftu on Site

Key Responsibilities

1. Automated Performance & KPI Architecture

• Design and maintain automated dashboards for Finance, production, and inventory.
• Ensure a “single source of truth” by connecting different data sets from all departments.
• Provide independent, unbiased analysis of operational deviations and inefficiencies.

2. AI-Driven Process Optimization

• Audit existing manual workflows and implement AI and Automated solutions to eliminate waste.
• Work with Finance to quantify the “Win/Loss” impact of operational changes in real-time.

3. Financial Oversight & Budgeting

• Report financial statements periodically in high proficiency and enable department heads to monitor their operational budgets and ensure they remain cost-effective.
• Identify hidden cost-saving opportunities through deep data mining.
• Collect, consolidate and control production, material consumption and inventory data from various systems.
• Advise management on the ROI of new technology, processes and equipment investments.

4. Independent Risk & Compliance Management

• Act as an internal auditor for operational risks, providing objective assessments to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Ensure all automated systems comply with internal controls and external regulations.
• Proactively identify systemic risks before they impact the financial bottom line.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work toward translating data into actionable strategy to support department heads.
• Help act as a link between Finance and the “shop floor” (Production, Supply Chain, HR).
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by learning new automated tools and eventually sharing that knowledge with other teams.

About You

6. Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting information system, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in a junior analyst role or who spent their internship automating reports and is obsessed with the latest Microsoft Power Platform updates. We value potential, technical curiosity, and a “builder” mindset over years of seniority. Exposure to manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments during or after your studies is a bonus.
• Technical Expertise: A foundational understanding of the Microsoft Ecosystem, including Power BI, Power Automate, and advanced Excel. Familiarity with or a strong willingness to learn how to connect disparate ERP and data sources. Introductory knowledge of the Odoo ERP system is a plus.
• Financial Insight: Practical, theoretical or academic understanding of financial reports, budgeting, and cost accounting, paired with a strong eagerness to learn their practical applications. A background in cost accounting, operational budgeting, or financial controlling is a Plus.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain objective and translate technical data or concepts clearly for both management and shop floor teams.

7. Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills developed through academic, personal projects or work experience.
• Ability to manage individual tasks effectively while collaborating closely with different teams.
• A foundational knowledge in data analysis and reporting.
• A highly proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement.
• An aptitude for learning how to manage and interpret operational and financial data.
• Clear communication skills to help translate complex data into understandable and actionable insights.
• A hands-on approach and an absolute willingness to engage directly with day-to-day operational processes to understand them deeply from the ground up.
• Fluency in English