Sr Process improvement Analyst - Accounts Payable

Senior Process Improvement Analyst

Summary

The Senior Process Improvement Analyst (Senior Accounts Payable Analyst) is a dedicated process improvement role reporting directly to the Director of Accounts Payable, with a primary focus on driving continuous improvement across Accounts Payable and the end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) lifecycle.

This role partners closely with AP leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders (Procurement, Treasury, IT, Tax, and Finance) to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process optimization that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability.

Leveraging tools such as Oracle Fusion (OTBI), advanced Excel, AI‑enabled solutions, and the Microsoft Power Platform, the analyst designs, develops, and leads data‑driven process improvement initiatives across invoice intake, approvals, matching, payments, supplier maintenance, and reporting.

This position serves as a functional bridge between AP operations and enabling technologies, with accountability for automation enablement, analytics, and continuous improvement—rather than day‑to‑day transactional processing—supporting a modern, scalable, and audit‑ready AP function.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze end‑to‑end Accounts Payable and Procure‑to‑Pay processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance scalability.
• Analyze KPIs, exception trends, volume drivers, and operational data to recommend data‑backed, sustainable process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards, including OTBI reports and ad‑hoc analyses, to support AP operations and leadership decision‑making.
• Support and implement automation initiatives, including AI‑enabled solutions, workflow automation, and Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Support documentation of current‑state and future‑state processes, SOPs, and controls.
• Assist with change management efforts, including UAT, communication, training, and adoption of new tools and processes.
• Monitor post‑implementation results to ensure expected benefits and continuous optimization.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure‑to‑Pay, Shared Services, or related finance operations, with demonstrated ownership of process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AP operations, including invoice processing, exception handling, approvals, and payments.
• Experience supporting or implementing automation and AI‑enabled processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience developing reports, metrics, and dashboards for operational and leadership audiences.
• Proven ability to translate data insights into actionable process recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP and OTBI reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Experience supporting global or multi‑entity AP environments.

Key Competencies

• Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset
• Data‑driven decision making
• Automation and technology aptitude
• Stakeholder collaboration and influence
• Attention to detail with a focus on scalability and controls