[Hiring] Senior Analyst, Process Improvement – Finance @Cox

Role Description

The Senior Analyst, Process Improvement – Finance is an important position that supports the delivery of organizational process excellence. This position reports directly to the BPD&I Senior Manager, Finance and serves as a partner by engaging with business stakeholders within the company to anticipate business needs and drive strong decision making through implementation of process improvements/best practices, continuous improvement, metrics, AI, and end-to-end process governance.

This position will be responsible for supporting aspects of the Finance process areas, which include:

• Strengthening core financial analysis
• Improving the accuracy and clarity of financial storytelling for finance stakeholders
• Exhibiting strong project management skills

The role will focus on:

• Planning
• Performance reporting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Driving standardization and continuous improvement across data, reporting, and financial processes

This role will also support key strategic initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement in the finance organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Continuous process improvement
• Change management
• Project management
• M&A
• Governance
• Communication

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or finance experience required along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar OR Master’s Degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 8 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate at the highest levels of corporate management
• Experience with continuous improvement and project management – Six Sigma Green Belt and/or PMP a plus
• Experience supporting organizational change – including large scale transformation initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service
• Demonstrated financial analysis strength
• Experience within a Center of Excellence environment a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication is mandatory

Requirements

• Advanced Degree and/or CPA a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, shift priorities quickly as required, and rapidly adapt to changing environments
• Ability to understand business strategy and translate into effective tactical plans
• Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
• Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization
• Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials

Benefits

• Base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00
• Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as deemed consistent with duties and company needs
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave