Finance Process Optimization Analyst

This position is part of the Global Finance Innovation COE and is primarily responsible to support the global finance business process optimization / standardization to cover finance resource gaps and actively participate in global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance). This position will support the global finance innovation streams (P2P - Procurement to Pay R2R - Record to Report and O2C - Order to Cash) in the organization optimization by standardizing simplifying and automating processes ensuring consistency and standardization of onboarding activities and defining the optimal organization structure within addition the role will support the execution of global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance).

It requires leadership self-confidence strategic planning problem solving strong drive team player delegation quick learner solid organizational and good communication skills and a strong commitment and affinity for delivering the highest level of customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Active participation on global projects (S4 Hana and Central Finance)
• Global finance process optimization and standardization
• Support finance resource gaps
• Serve as finance subject matter experts where needed
• Develop and implement process metrics
• Design and implement dashboards
• Implementation of new technologies and ways of working
• Drive process and organization change
• Present to process stakeholders reports on the progress as well as problems and solutions
• Ensure that the finance innovation driven projects deliver the committed goals

Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT / Finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT project team and BPI environment
• Advance knowledge of English language
• Expertise in Finance processes data analytics AI coding and Power BI development
• Excellent PC skills (MS Office including Power pivot Power BI Oracle/SAP)
• Technical and business thinking
• A strong team player with the ability to learn and work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Focus on detail

Desired qualifications:

• Experienced in developing successful methods of collaboration among global clients and coworkers
• Knowledge in SAP (FI-CO) and SAP Central Finance is a plus
• Knowledge in Oracle Financials is a plus
• Knowledge of other language rather than English is a plus

How we work: At PPG we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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