Process Optimization Analyst

This role is an exciting career opportunity for those of you who would like to further develop their technical and analytical skills in the finance field. As Process Optimization Analyst, you will design/ redesign, implement and maintain tools and systems with the purpose of improving process stability, efficiency, standardization, and control. As Analyst, you will work closely with Finance Stakeholders to address opportunities of developing automation and robotics solutions.

When needed, you will act as liaison between the Finance departments and the inter-dependent internal parties (IT Departments), ensuring that processes meet their needs and requirements. You will be responsible to ensure adequate training (demos) on new processes and promote best practices, both on processes and systems, including developing all process specific documentation.

As Process Optimization Analyst, you will report to the Reporting and Process Excellence Manager.

Responsibilities

› Identify and formulate solutions to improve existing tools or shape new processes to increase operational efficiency:

• Analyze and gather documentation on current business processes and workflows;

• Estimate level of process complexity and potential benefits, to accurately prioritize individual initiatives;

• Explore and recommend innovative solutions or technological tools (Excel macros/ Power Queries, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Automate Desktop, Copilot Agents etc.);

• Analyze and document future opportunities for the processes;

• Support stakeholders through the change process by applying change management practices.

› Lead implementation activities (including planning, design, analysis, integration testing) and provide post-implementation support to stakeholders;

› Develop and provide training to end-users, if required: demos, workshops, lessons learned sessions, and refresher programs related to the systems and tools implemented and used across the Finance function.

› Follow up on all projects/ initiatives, identify risks and obstacles to meet deadlines, as well as propose corrective measures; Prepare and present project progress reports;

› Collaborate with the Finance Continuous Improvement community to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities;

› Support the Finance and Process Excellence Manager in any requirement related to the process optimization flow.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance or related field

• Minimum 3 years experience in Finance and/ or IT

• Expertise in process design and process optimization

• Expertise and demonstrated knowledge in process improvement methodologies such us Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen is a plus

• Expertise and demonstrated knowledge of finance related processes

• Strong knowledge of analysis and reporting tools

• Experience with Oracle ERP / Hyperion / SAP Business Objects or other ERP/ EPM/ BI

• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio) and SharePoint; Office 365 is a plus

• Strong knowledge in Power Platforms and Copilot Agent Studio in mandatory

• Knowledge regarding AgilePoint platforms is a plus

• Proficiency in English & Romanian (French is a plus)

Capabilities and qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills within a culturally diverse multi-location work environment

• Ability to work well independently and within a team, resourceful and rigorous

• Effective communication and collaboration skills with various stakeholders

• Ability to work agile, with tight deadlines

• An interest in, and understanding of, project management techniques.

Our offer towards work-life balance

• Hybrid way of working

• Direct & permanent contract

• Flexible benefits, at your choice (meal tickets, holiday / cultural vouchers, courses, wellness, etc.)

• Easter & Christmas bonuses

• Performance bonus

• Private clinic medical subscription

• Additional paid personal days per year

• Free French language classes

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) > free psychological, financial, or legal counseling

• Internal career opportunities, Learning & Development programs

• Team activities/events, virtual FunWork

• Open & dynamic work environment

• Flexible working schedule organized in 2 shifts: 09:00 - 17:30 and 10:30 - 19:00* based on business needs, Monday to Friday 

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