Sr. Analyst, Finance Transformation

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Finance Transformation will apply advanced analysis, Project Management and Process Improvement methods and tools to prioritize, advise, or lead cross-functional, global projects, suggest/implement Finance transformation programs, create/deliver business cases and implement RPA.  The position requires strong collaboration, financial acumen, willingness to challenge the status quo, communication, sense of urgency, ability to execute, leadership, and change management skills as well as experience driving business change projects.

This is a hybrid role onsite three days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) a week in Milford, MA

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced financial and operational analysis to assist with Finance Service Infrastructure and execute its design.  Assist with process mapping, required standardization, data collection, and analysis. 
• Drive RPA implementation projects.
• Develop and implement business cases that articulate the value propositions of a particular project/program.  Successfully champion and drive the change.
• Leverage advanced financial acumen to analyze financial and operational data to problem solve and provide innovative and strategic solutions to the business that include a well-informed best practice perspective.
• Engage in strategic discussions and provide recommendations based upon analysis with quantified opportunities to drive business optimization.  Synthesize results, drive conclusions, make recommendations to senior management, and implement change.
• Create and maintain Service Infrastructure KPI's and metrics.
• Create financial and operational reporting and assist with prioritization of the Finance Transformation portfolio.
• Plan, monitor, and manage global cross-functional projects and programs from initiation through completion including resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure effective communication between multiple organizations and regions by creating appropriate governance structures.
• Communicate with upper management and highlight key accomplishments, changes, and risks which may impact business results.  Initiate risk management planning throughout.
• Ensure project results meet quality, reliability, milestones, and budget. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.  Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in Finance, Business Operations, and Shared Services.
• Experience in a global, dynamic, and deadline driven environment.
• Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements
• Exposure to Process Mapping and Change Management.
• Experience creating KPI’s and benchmarking analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems that may be related to process, technology, or strategy.
• Demonstrated business acumen to learn other business disciplines
• Prior Robotic Process Automation experience or knowledge.
• Experience with implementation of technology programs that support global process improvement.
• Strong demonstrated experience in project management.
• Ability to analyze and address complex business situations and recommend solutions.
• Ability to present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adjust approach and leverage creative thinking based on data availability

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. 

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