Senior Analyst, Process Improvement – Finance

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 solving problems
• Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization
• Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets