Delhaize America - Salisbury, NC
posted 4 days ago
About the position
This position will provide direct support to the Director, Operational Excellence in identifying, developing, and implementing transformational activities that improve ADUSA Finance business operations. The Analyst IV, Finance Operational Excellence will collaborate across ADUSA Finance, Brand Finance teams and other key ADUSA stakeholders to support the execution of organization's goals, objectives, and strategies. This role will provide direct support in the execution of the long-term Finance Transformation (Strategic) roadmap, at times acting as a lead resource, to achieve the overall strategic objectives. Further, this role will support the strategic planning process for Finance as well as the development and execution of 'Finance for Finance' work which includes communications, change management, and budgeting and forecasting activities for all of ADUSA Finance. Additionally, this position will work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize and lead/facilitate improvement efforts, implement best practices and support ongoing workforce related activities related to attracting, developing and retaining talent.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development, execution and measurement of the strategic roadmap for ADUSA Finance, to include the refresh of ADUSA Finance's vision, and strategic priorities.
- Manages key aspects of the strategic planning process; ensuring integration with functional and business timelines and processes.
- Partner with senior leaders across ADUSA Finance, Brand Finance, IT and other key stakeholder groups on a regular basis to advance key strategic projects that accelerate operational efficiency and technology enablement.
- Provides direct support for the evolution of the Finance target operating model, ensuring key business partners and senior leadership are kept apprised of status.
- Partners with Finance leaders to support the annual budgeting and forecasting process for ADUSA Finance.
- Manage the maturation of the ADUSA Finance's business capability model that is used, in part, to define and measure business value of transformational initiatives.
- Develop and support change management and communication processes for ADUSA Finance, ensuring communication and training plans are developed, implemented and measured.
- Leads the governance and cadence of organization level meetings, ensuring timing, flow, content, etc. meet organizational needs and are aligned with expectations of the ADUSA CFO.
- Support the action planning process related to the associate engagement survey (AES) across all ADUSA Finance areas.
- Manage and administer the training and education program for ADUSA Finance, ensuring gaps in key competencies are monitored and acted upon.
- Provides primary support for key ADUSA Finance leadership meetings and workshops.
- Monitor and report on the progress of strategies, plans, and initiatives.
- Research industry best practices in finance and operational excellence, and recommend adoption where relevant.
- Participate in external benchmarking exercises to identify areas where the Finance organization can improve relative to peers.
- Manage, lead and facilitate multi-disciplined continuous improvement projects that support ADUSA Finance strategic direction.
- Maintain positive working relationships with peers, leadership, and team members when interacting on difficult systematic problems.
Requirements
- 6-8 years of previous business consulting / industry or related experience
- Extensive functional and project experience, is a recognized expert in a functional area and possesses organizational and operational expertise
- Experience working in a global multi-vendor / shared services environment
- Business process outsourcing experience a plus
- Prior experience with business analytics
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Prior experience in relevant Finance functions - i.e., AP, AR, Accounting, etc.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present findings to leadership
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, perform root cause analysis, and provide actionable insights
- Greenbelt Certification (preferred)
- High Attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement
Nice-to-haves
- Finance, accounting, business management, management consulting or related field preferred
- MBA strongly preferred
Benefits
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives
- Total wellness programs encompassing physical, financial and emotional wellness
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
