Lead Strategic Finance Analyst

About the Role                                                                                            

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Strategic Finance Analyst to spearhead our Accounts Receivable processes. The ideal candidate, a strategic thinker and should demonstrate strong leadership skills. Possessing profound insights into financial processes, the candidate will actively contribute to business process transformation, vendor management, policy drafting, and play a pivotal role in restructuring exercises. Responsibilities include driving process improvements, overseeing changes, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives within the accounts receivable function.                                                                                                 

What the Candidate Will Do    

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing financial processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement in alignment with business process transformation goals.
• Develop and implement streamlined processes, ensuring increased efficiency and accuracy while actively participating in the restructuring process during our separation from the parent company UTI systems and environment.
• Drive the optimization of financial workflows and procedures to achieve operational excellence, with a particular focus on vendor management and policy drafting.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of new projects and process improvements within the accounts receivable function, aligning them with the broader organizational restructuring initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of new initiatives, actively participating in business restructuring exercises.
• Effectively manage change by communicating goals, expectations, and benefits related to restructuring and transformation efforts.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to examine large data sets, identifying patterns and trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify root causes of issues within accounts receivable processes and develop effective solutions, contributing to the overall business transformation.
• Proactively address challenges and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and business process transformation.
• Navigate complex situations and build strong relationships with peers, leaders, and stakeholders across the organization during the separation from UTI systems.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders to align on restructuring goals and drive collaborative solutions.
• Create PowerPoint Slides and present on a Senior Leadership, Customer, or Carrier Level.                                                                                           
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment within accounts receivable that promotes team cohesion and growth within the transformed and restructured environment.

Basic Qualifications                                                                              

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 years of related experience (Analytics and/or Process Improvement)
• Project leadership

Preferred Qualifications                                                                                              

• Finance experience
• Transportation/Logistics industry experience
• Master's degree or relevant certifications 
• Experience with ERP, Oracle, Tableau and Visio
• Lean Six Sigma or related certification

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight is a logistics platform and partner with a mission to reimagine the way goods move to help communities thrive. Backed by innovative technology and a dedicated team of domain experts, we provide logistics solutions that give shippers and carriers of all sizes greater reliability, flexibility, and transparency so they can take control of their freight. With over $17 billion in FUM, we’ve built one of the world’s most comprehensive logistics networks consisting of over 130,000 digitally-enabled carriers and thousands of shippers, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. For more, visit uberfreight.com. 

EEOC 

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

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