Kimley-Horn

Process Improvement Specialist – Finance Transformation

Phoenix, AZ, USPosted 9 days ago

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a high-impact Process Improvement Specialist – Finance Transformation to support the modernization of finance processes through end-to-end process discovery, data-driven analysis, and low-code / no-code automation to join our Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) office! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities:

This role sits within a broader Finance Transformation effort focused on

Standardizing and simplifying core finance processes

Enabling scalable operations through automation and AI

Improving data quality and decision-making

Evolving the Finance operating model to support growth

The Process Improvement Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring transformation efforts are process-led, not tool-led, and that improvements are sustainable, scalable, and adopted.

Scope & Impact

* Supports process improvement across a ~400-person Finance organization * Works across all major finance value streams (AP, AR, FP&A, Payroll, etc.) * Leads 2–4 concurrent, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise visibility * Directly partners with Finance leadership, process owners, and transformation teams * Establishes repeatable process improvement methods and standards for Finance

Key Responsibilities

* Process Discovery & Redesign * Lead structured discovery of end-to-end finance processes * Facilitate workshops to document current-state (as-is) and design future-state (to-be) processes * Identify root causes of inefficiency, rework, delays, and control gaps * Redesign processes to improve flow, clarify ownership, and reduce complexity * Define standard work, controls, and measurable performance indicators

Improvement Execution & Sustainment

* Lead initiatives from problem definition through implementation and stabilization * Develop implementation plans, metrics, and control frameworks * Ensure improvements are documented and transitioned to business ownership * Monitor post-implementation performance...

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