Sr. Financial Business Analyst - Services Process Transformationat CDW Careers

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Summary

The Services Process Transformation (SPT) team is responsible for designing, testing and implementing changes to processes, technology and organization in order to transform CDW services and drive toward its growth objectives. 

The Senior Financial Analyst Services Strategy role works closely with business leaders, stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand current state processes, validate and quantify the value of the opportunity being assessed, develop a business case around future state recommendations and assist with the implementation of those recommendations. This role performs business and functional requirements gathering, takes part in business solution design and systems analysis.  This role also documents, measures and optimizes key business processes from end-to-end.  

What you will do

• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify, prioritize and validate project requirements and business objectives/goals.
  • Derive a detailed understanding of the stated business problem and objectives and work with the stakeholder and technical team toward resolution to achieve the objectives
  • Decompose business problems and work with the project team to determine the root cause, provide solution alternatives, and assist in change management activities
  • Engage key stakeholders and subject matter experts to capture pain points/issues
  • Collect data and perform data analysis to support validation of potential opportunity value
  • Provide core financial modeling and analytics aligned to proposed solutions
  • Proactively provide timely, insightful, actionable, and accurate, reporting, analysis, and recommendations to key areas in the organization.
  • Create process workflows, identification of bottlenecks and opportunities to improve the process from end-to-end
  • Implement new or revised processes & prove out the value or effectiveness of proposed solutions
  • Perform quantitative & qualitative analysis to help justify the investment necessary to deliver potential solutions.
  • Gather and prepare supporting analysis and design documentation from a business perspective
  • Take part in system test plans and validate that business goals are accomplished
  • Drive alignment of project objectives and solutions to organizational business strategies and objectives
  • Serve as an internal consultant for cross-functional collaboration & knowledge sharing
  • Maintain macro-view of key processes, application platforms and business outcomes
  • Build credibility and trust across stakeholder groups.
  • Develop strong internal relationships with key stakeholders and subject-matter experts across the organization.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 years total Information Technology experience OR, 5 years of experience within finance, data analytics, management consulting, business strategy, or process improvement
• Work experience in process definition including facilitation, process documentation, and process improvement
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial processes & concepts of a services business
• Critical thinker & creative problem solver
• Strong analytical skills
• Data-driven mindset and approach
• History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines
• Critical attention to detail & ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Master’s Degree, a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, a plus.
• Data science, data analytics or data tools (e.g. Power BI, etc.) experience, a plus.
• SQL / Python / R language experience or certification, a plus.

About us:     

We make technology work so people can do great things.     

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.