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Job Description: An industry-leading manufacturing company is seeking an accounting or finance professional to join their internal continuous improvement team. As the Senior Analyst within their Shared Services function, you will play a key role in optimizing and enhancing our accounting and finance processes. You will be responsible for identifying, leading, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations, increase process efficiency, and improve the overall quality of services within our shared services environment. This position will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to implement best practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the company’s shared services division to increase operational efficiency and accuracy.
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Process Optimization: Analyze current accounting and finance processes, identify inefficiencies, and design solutions to improve workflows, reduce redundancies, and standardize procedures.
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Project Management: Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously, from concept to execution, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments, as well as external business partners.
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Project Planning: Develop in-depth proposals and plans equipped with objectives, outcome indicators, risk and mediation plans, etc.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data and analytics to assess current process performance, identify bottlenecks, and guide improvement actions.
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Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, success metrics, and areas for further improvement.
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Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with best practices in finance, accounting, and shared services operations, and continuously propose new ideas to enhance organizational performance.
Required Qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA or a relevant professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus.
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Experience:
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Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or shared services operations, with at least 3 years in a continuous improvement or process optimization role.
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Proven experience in driving process improvements in accounting or finance functions in a global, multi-location organization.
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Skills & Expertise:
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Strong knowledge of accounting and finance processes (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, financial reporting).
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Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives.
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Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decision-making and process changes.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Ability to manage change effectively and drive cultural shifts toward continuous improvement.
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency in financial systems (ERP), Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis tools.
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Familiarity with process automation tools and technologies is a plus.
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