Senior Analyst, Process Improvement - Finance

Cox Automotive; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Senior Analyst, Process Improvement - Finance to strengthen financial analytics, governance, and end-to-end process excellence. You will partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and drive improvements using data, metrics, and best practices.

The role focuses on planning, performance reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with emphasis on AI-enabled process enhancements and standardized

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting/finance experience with a degree inBusiness/Finance/Accounting or related field; or 8 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior corporate leadership.
• Experience with continuous improvement and project management; Six Sigma Green Belt and/or PMP a plus.
• Experience supporting organizational change and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work across departments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process Excellence and day-to-day activities of Enterprise Planning and Finance functions.
• Identify best practices to optimize people, process, and technology across the Enterprise Planning and Finance functions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive governance and business relationships for end-to-end process solutions.
• Analyze and support metrics and performance management to drive measurable results.
• Embed continuous improvement, including end-to-end process assessment and tactical delivery planning.
• Review standards: data, reporting, security, compliance, financial controls, and governance.
• Identify opportunities for AI and automation to enhance processes.
• Perform special projects as required.

Skills

Finance analysis

Analytical skills

Communication (oral & written)

GAAP knowledge

Change management

Project management

Six Sigma Green Belt / PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master's degree

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Business Process Design & Improvement Sr Analyst

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel % Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Summary

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. The Finance scope includes supporting the strengthening of core financial analysis, improving the accuracy and clarity of financial storytelling for finance stakeholders and exhibiting strong project management skills.

This position will focus on planning, performance reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, while 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. In addition, the position will help meet strategic goals by developing analytical approaches, driving priorities, collaborating cross-functionally, and aligning resources to deliver high-quality, insight-driven finance support.

The ideal candidate will have continuous process improvement, change management, project management, M&A, governance, and communication experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Process Excellence
• Support day-to-day activities of the Enterprise Planning and Finance functions
• Responsible for identifying best practices, efficiencies and strategic methods to optimize people, process, and technology solutions across the Enterprise Planning and Finance functions
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive governance and business partner relationships, including shared objectives for end-to-end process solutions
• Analyze and support metrics and performance management strategy and culture, driving measurable business results
• Help to embed an approach to ongoing continuous process improvement, including an end-to-end process assessment strategy, as well as tactical resource and implementation planning and delivery approach
• Review and provide feedback for all process standards: data, reporting, systems security, compliance, financial controls, change management and process excellence
• Identify, govern, prioritize, and adjudicate technology enhancements, partnering with Technology to build and support the deployment of ongoing roadmap of solutions
• Help identify opportunities for AI and automation to enhance processes
• Perform special projects as required

Required 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 to 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

Preferred

• Advanced Degree and/or CPA a plus.

Competencies/Skills

• 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 solvi