Finance Operations Project and Process Analyst Job in Mountain View, California US
Finance Operations Project and Process Analyst - Mountain View
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.
The area: Finance Operations
With the end goal of providing the highest levels of service and efficiency at the lowest attainable cost, the FinOps team designs and executes Google's core finance transaction processes. These include order-to-cash, payroll, procure-to-pay and travel.
The role: Finance Operations Project and Process Analyst
As a project and process analyst within one of several teams within Finance Operations, you will analyze large data sets to identify new opportunities and execute projects for increasing revenue, helping obtain better value from suppliers and partners, or paying our employees as we continue to grow and expand around the world.
You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., sales, product management, engineering, customers and vendors) to deliver best-in-class automated invoicing, payment, and disbursement processes for our global customer, supplier, and employee base.
You will play a key role in improving Google's cash flow and profitability by seeking scalable, cost- efficient solutions and by minimizing the impact of operational issues. You will be implementing effective performance monitoring, escalation and resolution management, and driving continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with key stakeholders, engineering and vendors to improve complex financial processes, perform effective escalation management and provide quick fix" solutions.
- Provide customer feedback analysis, operational monitoring, troubleshooting and error resolution to prevent inaccuracies, reduce process latency and drive process excellence.
- Provide performance reporting and analysis to senior management.
- Manage outsourced operational activity, including Service Level Agreements, performed by third party vendors.
- Ensure tax, Sarbanes Oxley and local entity compliance; ensure readiness on supporting new and existing functionality.
Requirements:
- BS/BA preferred in Business, Accounting or Operations with a strong academic record. Masters degree a plus.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with enterprise applications and strong Excel skills
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and to lead and drive complex operational initiatives
- Superior analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with seasoned management
- Collaborative working style and ability to work with vendors and international teams
