Business Analyst, Global Business Services

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Global Business Services team based out of our US headquarters in Smyrna GA (hybrid 2 days per week onsite)

About the role
We are seeking a Business Analyst who is passionate about leveraging analytics and automation to transform finance operations. You will play a key role in accelerating finance processes through automated process excellence across the various U.S. GBS functions including:

Gross-to-Net (G2N)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounting & Reporting (R2R)
Travel & Expense (T&E)

The ideal candidate will work to ensure strategic alignment with global finance objectives drive operational excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and compliance.

Who youll work with
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will actively engage with cross-functional teams throughout the organization collaborating with both regional and global colleagues within the GBS functions to drive process optimization and deliver efficient high-quality outcomes. You will be empowered to critically assess and reimagine existing processes by thoroughly analyzing current workflows collaborating closely with organizational leaders and proactively proposing innovative strategic solutions that drive transformation and future readiness.

What youll do
Drive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with the U.S. GBS teams to deliver streamlined high-quality outcomes that support business growth process efficiency and compliance.
Lead process transformation: Analyze and reimagine existing workflows proactively identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
Strategic partnership: Work closely with organizational leaders to recommend innovative solutions that position the organization for future success.
Champion operational excellence: Ensure alignment with global finance objectives driving efficiency compliance and best practices across all GBS functions.
Challenge the status quo: Critically assess established processes and embrace change to foster a culture of innovation.
Harness advanced analytics: Utilize data analytics and visualization tools (Python R SQL Power BI Tableau) to generate actionable insights and support decision-making.
Implement automation solutions: Integrate process excellence technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) UiPath and Alteryx to optimize operations.
Leverage modern data platforms: Employ platforms like Microsoft Fabric Snowflake and OneLake to enhance data management and analytics capabilities.
Apply data science methodologies: Use machine learning predictive analytics and modeling tools to drive business insights and transformation.
Utilize project management best practices: Apply Agile methodologies and process mapping tools (e.g. Visio Lucidchart) to manage projects efficiently communication project status and deliver results.

Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills
Required:
Masters degree in Data Science Business Finance Accounting Computer Science Engineering or other related field
3-5 years in business or comparable work experience
Preferred:
Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams within a matrixed organization
Proven ability to engage with management and effectively partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Skilled in identifying performance metrics and developing key performance indicators (KPIs)
Strong aptitude for explaining processes and envisioning innovative solutions
Familiarity with finance systems especially SAP
Strong analytical mindset and a passion for automation and digital transformation
Ability to critically evaluate processes identify gaps and propose actionable improvements

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $88000 - $116000. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.

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