Financial Project Analyst

Genuine Parts Company; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Project Analyst to enhance process efficiency and drive significant business results. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to identify solutions to complex process challenges while utilizing project management tools to oversee project activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process improvement, analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer experiences in the finance sector. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about driving change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all activities in the project life cycle.
• Manage relationships with business owners and external vendors.

Skills

Process Improvement

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

MS Projects

Promapp

Visio

MS Office

PeopleSoft ERP

Job description

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The Business Analyst role in BPI is responsible for guiding process improvement to reduce cost and complexity across the organization. The role is part of the Finance Shared Service group at GPC. The position requires interaction with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop solutions that improve process performance by increasing efficiency while enhancing the customer experience. This position requires an individual with a strong background in process improvement and the ability to deliver significant business results while using appropriate project management tools to plan, guide, monitor, and document project activities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

1. Work with process owners to find solutions to business process problems
2. Facilitate all activities in the project life cycle, including definition of objectives and scope, project plan development, task definition, forming project teams, coordinating with stakeholders and participants, monitoring progress, driving progress through completion, status reporting, and project documentation
3. Plan and analyze assigned projects through project management, including managing time constraints to ensure successful delivery against internal customer expectations
4. Manage relationships with assigned business owners of the company and external vendors for the purpose of driving continuous improvement
5. Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any process changes
6. Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations
7. Create informative, actionable, and repeatable reporting that highlights improvements from a project
8. Work closely with the project sponsors to manage resources, budgets, and project plans
9. Build constructive and effective relationships using diplomacy and tact while able to diffuse high-tension situations
10. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of process improvement tools and technologies
• Six Sigma Green Belt a plus
• Certification in project management a plus
• Proficient in project management (like MS Projects) and process mapping (Promapp/Visio)
• Advanced user in MS Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels and professional disciplines
• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting policies, procedures, processes, and best practices
• Must be detail-oriented, highly analytical, and inquisitive
• PeopleSoft ERP experience a plus

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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