Finance Sr Analyst, S4

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, and draft business cases.

The position requires strong collaboration, financial and accounting acumen, willingness to challenge the status quo, communication, sense of urgency, ability to execute, leadership, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced financial and operational analysis to assist with Finance S4 HANA Transformation program and execute its design.  Drive process mapping and required standardization.

Lead detailed data analysis to support and determine path to harmonization across all finance teams – and communication of those standardization efforts.

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. Synthesize results, drive conclusions, make recommendations to senior management, and implement change. Supports internal customers or suppliers in a senior consultative capacity, maintaining a high level of trust over time and providing effective support across a variety of complex issues/accounts/business cases.

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, Accounting or related discipline

·       5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting,

·       Experience in a global, dynamic, and deadline driven environment.

·       Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements

·       Subject Matter Experience in 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

·       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) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.