Finance Transformation Sr Analyst

andersen; Oak Park Heights (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersen Corporation seeks a Business Process Analyst to support transformation initiatives with GAAP controls and medium-size projects. You will analyze current processes, define future state, and drive improvements within a cross-functional team.

Key responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders, leading up to five-person teams, and applying PMI/PMBOK methodologies to deliver measurable business value across finance and operations in the Minnesota area.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Business Admin or related field.
• 7-10 years of related experience and/or training.
• 4-7 years project experience, or equivalent.
• Understanding of GAAP with 5 years of analytical and project or change management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in implementing financial application packages and process changes.
• Advanced presentation skills and the ability to express project concepts in business terms.
• Wor ks independently with minimal supervision.
• PMI/PMBOK and business analytics, process design experience or certification.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Change and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-sized change initiatives (up to 5 people) from ideation to stabilization.
• Identify process gaps and define future state with GAAP controls.
• Improve and transform business processes leveraging ERP and PM practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to agree on scope, deliverables, and trade-offs.
• Provide guidance to teams and escalate issues when needed.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on current state processes and systems.
• Apply PMI/PMBOK methodologies and analytics to projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Business Admin or related field

Tools

PMI/PMBOK

Job description

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands - Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ - is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY

Business process analyst who supports change management and transformation initiatives with an intermediate level of complexity and risk. This role drives resolution of business process opportunities through process and financial analysis using formal business analytical and project management tools and structure. Has demonstrated capabilities to plan, lead and direct small functional projects within a single business process and/or business division. Identifies business process opportunities beneficial to the company and formulates an approach to address them with strong internal controls and according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transformation Focus:

Analyst who focuses a minimum of 75% of their time on business process and system transformation. This role is to define &/or support business process improvement initiatives, with an intermediate level of complexity and risk, from ideation through implementation and stabilization. Includes researching/identifying current state, gaps to future stated, best practices or other opportunities, developing completely new business processes, researching and implementing new / enabling technologies all within a strong system of internal controls and while ensuring GAAP requirements are met. They will provide this support through individual contributions or by leading a medium size (up to 5 people) functional or cross-functional team.

Operational Focus:

Depending upon role, analyst may or may not focus up to 25% of their time operationally in a current state environment. Provides operational support to maintain subject matter expertise of current state business processes and systems while balancing the continuous support of transformation; especially during key financial cycles.

Transformation Focus:

Understands and utilizes company adopted or formal business analytical, tools, technologies and methodologies not limited to: ERP implementation best practices, business process mapping, lean six sigma tools, and project management methodologies to support or to lead medium sized change management initiatives or projects.

Transformation Focus:

Efficiently and effectively collaborates at a high level, in a mature, unemotional manner, on all functional and cross-functional teams. Manages the relationship with their operational business owner, sponsor(s) and other key stakeholders to ensure common agreement of problem identification, scope, deliverables, and trade-offs from ideation through stabilization / closure.

Provides oversight and work direction to medium size teams (up to 5 people) as well as provides guidance to business leaders and escalates issues where appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

BS in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Admin or related field. 7-10 years of related experience and/or training. 4-7 years project experience, or equivalent.

Understanding of intermediate to complex level difficulty of accounting practices and process including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with 5 years of analytical and project or change management experience, or equivalent.

Experience in implementing financial application packages and process changes.

Advanced presentation skills and the ability to express project technical concepts in non-technical, business terms.

Works independently with minimal supervision. Proven facilitation and collaboration skills

Basic demonstrated knowledge regarding formal project management training, business process analysis tools and best practices, experience or certifications: PMI, PMBOK, business analytics, process design, business or process analysis, etc.

Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated change and conflict management skills.

COMPENSATION

Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.

PAY RANGE:

$90,039.00 - $139,561.00

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a compreh