Finance Operations Transformation Manager

7 days ago


Marquand, Missouri, United States BioSpace, Inc. Full time
Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Operations & Analytics Transformation Manager to drive strategic transformation within our Finance Data Strategy team. In this high-impact leadership role, you will spearhead the integration of AI and other advanced technologies to redefine finance operations. Your focus will be on prioritizing initiatives, rationalizing newly proposed ideas and proof-of-concept projects, and developing scalable solutions to drive innovation and operational efficiency. As a key driver of financial and operational success, you will lead multi-functional collaboration to align finance operations with the organization's broader business strategies. We are looking for an analytical and structured analytical person and a strong relationship builder that can manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing business. Growth mindset and navigating through ambiguity are great attributes in a candidate. This position will report to the Senior Director, Financial Data Strategy within Digital Finance Organization.

We are embarking on an exciting journey and want you to be part of the story. If you have a solid understanding of finance operations, data management, and financial systems, design thinking, Agile methodology, and are looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead prioritization of finance operations projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Spearhead the adoption of AI-driven solutions to enhance financial processes, decision-making, and overall operational efficiency
Evaluate and rationalize POC projects, focusing on scalability, sustainable growth, and value creation
Review Ideally (internal tool) for the innovative concepts and develop prioritization framework
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize and integrate financial data across systems, supporting data governance and best practices
Develop and implement key performance indicators and metrics that align with strategic objectives, providing actionable insights to drive financial and operational success
Support the preparation and execution of quarterly business reviews by delivering accurate and insightful financial data, analyses, and recommendations. Collaborate with business units to synchronize on goals and performance metrics
Champion data literacy initiatives within the finance team and across the organization. Facilitate training and develop resources to promote data-centric thinking and the effective use of data in decision-making processes
Work closely with finance and business units as well as senior leadership, to coordinate financial operations with broader business strategies
Establish measurable data quality improvement goals by integrating governance policies, automating validation processes, standardizing data entry, applying advanced cleansing tools, and implementing regular metrics monitoring and audits for ongoing improvement
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or IT-related field (Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, etc.)
Minimum requirement of 5 years in progressive finance operations roles driving business outcomes through innovative IT/Data solutions
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role
Additional Skills/Preferences:
MBA Degree
Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and lead successful implementation of complex processes, systems, and capabilities
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, ADKAR or other process improvement methodologies
Outstanding communication, leadership, collaboration, and team management skills
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
Experience in change management and guiding teams through organizational transitions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrated strong teamwork, communication, leadership, and influence skills
Basic competence in Coding Language (Python, R, SAS, SQL, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud-based BI platforms and services, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Willingness to challenge and speak up

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