Finance Process Improvement Manager

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline is seeking a Finance Process Improvement Manager in Chicago to lead cross‑functional initiatives across PTP, OTC, RTR and Plan to Perform. You will analyze, design, and optimize end‑to‑end finance processes, with a focus on standardization and operational excellence, supporting SAP upgrades and broader digital transformation.

The role is an individual contributor with limited management duties, driving improvements and change across the finance function while partnering with the PMO and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, process improvement, or related role.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• In‑depth understanding of financial operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize simplification opportunities by engaging process owners.
• Analyze real time data to set baselines and success factors.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and design improvements.
• Drive process simplification, improvement, and automation.
• Document current and future state processes and communication plans.
• Act as project manager from charter to execution with quality outputs.
• Develop strategies to simplify financial processes and increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with the finance PMO to manage change and adoption of new processes.
• Promote continuous improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Financial operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Finance/Accounting/Business/Data Science

Tools

SAP

Data analytics

Job description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Finance Process Improvement team and play a pivotal role in transforming how finance operates. The Finance Process Improvement Manager is a high impact individual contributor responsible for leading cross functional initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization across Finance. You will lead the charge in analyzing, documenting, redesigning, and optimizing end-to-end finance processes—Procure to Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC), Record-to-Report (RTR), Plan to Perform —with a strong focus on standardization and operational excellence. This role is instrumental in supporting our SAP upgrade journey and broader digital transformation initiatives, helping us unlock efficiency, improve stakeholder experiences, and drive measurable business value.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the identification and prioritization of simplification process opportunities by engaging with process owners across the enterprise.
• Analyze real time performance data to establish baseline measurements and success factors to prioritize each opportunity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate those into improved process solutions.
• Drive simplification, process improvement and automation.
• Utilize process improvement methodologies, including documenting current and future state processes, stakeholder identification and analysis, and communication plans, to implement improvements.
• Act as a project manager, overseeing projects from charter to execution, ensuring quality content and timely completion.
• Serve as a proactive problem‑solver by developing and implementing strategies that simplify financial processes and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency.
• Partner with finance project management office to manage change effectively in a consistent way to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of new processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining financial processes.

This is a high‑level individual contributor role - management responsibilities limited to leading day‑to‑day activities and outcomes of a matrix group of employees. May be involved in hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education High school diploma
• Relevant Work Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, process improvement, or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• In‑depth understanding of financial operations and regulations.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or data science.
• Additional Innovative: Always looking for new ways to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Detail‑Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Adaptable: Able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative: Works well with others and fosters a team‑oriented environment.
• In‑depth understanding of financial operations and regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP and Strong Data analytics skills.
• Professional certification such as CPA, Project Management Professional Certified (PMP), and/or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in management consulting or a Big Four firm, particularly within Finance Transformation practices
• Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other junior members of the team
• Experience working in a large multinational manufacturing/distribution company
• Familiarity with automation, process mapping, process mining, and workflow tools
• Experience supporting change management activities, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits

• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
• For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please

Culture and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.

We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.