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
