Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics Manager

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics Manager for our Accounting Operations team. This role is a full-time hybrid position that requires working in our Urbandale, IA office for a total of 6 days per month (every Wednesday and every other Thursday). The rest of the month, you may work remotely.

What you can expect:

Business Transformation & Strategy collaborates with internal business leaders on multi-disciplinary projects that deliver impactful and strategic breakthroughs to solve their toughest challenges by utilizing deep industry knowledge combined with cutting edge capabilities in digital, analytics, organizational effectiveness and using the principles of continuous improvement and change management. They possess a commercial mindset on activities they drive, focusing on end-result outcome and profitability, and bring together the best within the organization.

The Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics Manager will lead a group of professional individual contributors to achieve operational results, helping them to establish goals, solve problems and work across the organization.

What’s in it for you?

• Work for a global company with a strong brand
• A culture of internal mobility, collaboration, and extraordinary career opportunities
• Competitive pay and outstanding benefits to help colleagues and their families live better – physically, mentally, and financially.
• Paid time off to give back through non-profit community service.
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

• Translate learnings from business leaders / key stakeholder sessions into holistic transformation strategies or solutions.
• Take a key role in the streamlining and re-engineering process to enable better business outcomes.
• Deliver clear line of analysis, uncluttered and succinct in order to inform or influence transformative change.
• Work with business partners and stakeholders to develop business cases, requirements, and comprehensive project plans to identify, quantify, and deliver benefits in support of strategic business objectives.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams throughout the transformation process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Communicate project updates and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Deliver on workstream commitments and report on financial outcomes.
• Creatively use available resources, tools, and technology to drive results.
• Ensure internal projects are kept on track, per timeline.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in business transformation, analytics, and strategy.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.

What you’ll need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting operations and business transformation.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

What makes you stand out:

• Proven experience in business transformation, strategy development, and project management within an accounting or finance function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive results.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends and best practices.
• Experience with implementation of dashboard reporting (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or other).
• Experience in change management and driving organizational change.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement strategies is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with multi-global locations is a plus.
• Experience with system rationalization and migrations is a plus.
• Experience with Alteryx is a plus.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries.  With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter  develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer  delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well-being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.