Financial Analyst 5

Financial Analyst 5 Description - Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Finance Process Excellence professional to lead strategic process improvement initiatives across Finance. This role will drive standardization, automation, simplification, and transformation of end-to-end finance processes while partnering with global stakeholders to improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and business outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess deep finance process knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and expertise in Lean Six Sigma, process reengineering, and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Transformation • Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to optimize end-to-end finance processes across areas such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and, Business Finance • Lead process mapping, value stream analysis, root cause analysis, and process redesign initiatives. • Drive standardization and harmonization of finance processes across regions and business units. • Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cycle time, quality, and customer experience. Operational Excellence • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational effectiveness. • Establish process performance metrics, KPIs, and governance mechanisms. Automation & Digital Enablement • Partner with technology teams to identify and implement automation opportunities using RPA, AI, workflow tools, and ERP capabilities. • Support digital transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and process migrations. • Assess business requirements and translate them into scalable process solutions. Stakeholder Management • Collaborate with Finance leaders, Finance Operations, Controllership, Corporate Functions, BU Finance, Audit, and cross-functional teams. • Facilitate workshops and drive alignment on process improvement priorities. • Influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels without direct authority. Risk & Controls • Ensure process improvements maintain compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies. • Support audit readiness and remediation efforts where required. • Identify and mitigate process risks through proactive governance. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Finance, • Preferred MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification. • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. • 13 - 15+ years of experience in Finance operations, Finance transformation, Process Excellence, Shared Services, or Consulting. • Strong understanding of finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, Business Finance). • Proven experience leading large-scale process improvement initiatives. • Expertise in process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics 365, Workday. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities. • Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Alteryx, UiPath, or similar automation tools. • Experience working in global organizations and shared services environments. Key Competencies • Strategic Thinking • Process Excellence • Continuous Improvement Mindset • Financial Acumen • Data-Driven Decision Making • Executive Communication • Change Management • Influencing Without Authority • Project Management • Customer Focus Job - Finance Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (India) Travel - No Relocation - No Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "