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Sr. Finance Analyst, Continuous Improvement
HQ, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Job Description
*This is a hybrid position based out of our Portland, OR office with some on-site days as needed.* OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest. And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Columbia Sportswear Finance Enablement team enables the organization to create capacity, efficiency, and scalability by optimizing the ways we drive value creation. The organization is also driving exciting innovation in the application of advanced analytics and automated intelligence. You’ll play a key role in driving the strategic priority of transforming global Finance capabilities, with the Enterprise goal of driving relentless improvement. You’ll partner with the Continuous Improvement Program Manager to build the capability and culture of Continuous Improvement within Finance, globally. You’ll also partner with business process owners to drive measurable benefits through process optimization efforts.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Support and facilitate various process improvement efforts within Finance utilizing established methodology and tools based in Lean principles (current state analysis, goal and problem statement, future state vision, voice of the customer, SIPOC, root cause analysis, etc.)
Collate and report on measurement of Continuous Improvement benefits
Serve as an evangelist and change agent for Continuous Improvement within Finance to drive ongoing momentum and engagement within Finance
Create and deliver Continuous Improvement training and coaching
Assist in maintaining and updating Continuous Improvement resources such as the SharePoint site and monthly newsletter
Ability to work and communicate comfortably with business process owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to create efficient and effective processes
Effectively summarize and communicate options and improvement recommendations to sponsors so they can make well-informed decisions
A self-starter who is passionate about process improvement
A highly collaborative communicator and meeting facilitator
Accustomed to tight deadlines within a growing business
4+ years of Finance or Continuous Improvement professional experience
Lean/Six Sigma belt certification/experience is a plus
Prosci or similar change management certification/experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$97,592.00 - $106,826.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Portland, OR 97229 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Portland, OR 97229: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97229
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*This is a hybrid position based out of our Portland, OR office with some on-site days as needed.* OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest. And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Columbia Sportswear Finance Enablement team enables the organization to create capacity, efficiency, and scalability by optimizing the ways we drive value creation. The organization is also driving exciting innovation in the application of advanced analytics and automated intelligence. You’ll play a key role in driving the strategic priority of transforming global Finance capabilities, with the Enterprise goal of driving relentless improvement. You’ll partner with the Continuous Improvement Program Manager to build the capability and culture of Continuous Improvement within Finance, globally. You’ll also partner with business process owners to drive measurable benefits through process optimization efforts.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Support and facilitate various process improvement efforts within Finance utilizing established methodology and tools based in Lean principles (current state analysis, goal and problem statement, future state vision, voice of the customer, SIPOC, root cause analysis, etc.)
Collate and report on measurement of Continuous Improvement benefits
Serve as an evangelist and change agent for Continuous Improvement within Finance to drive ongoing momentum and engagement within Finance
Create and deliver Continuous Improvement training and coaching
Assist in maintaining and updating Continuous Improvement resources such as the SharePoint site and monthly newsletter
Ability to work and communicate comfortably with business process owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to create efficient and effective processes
Effectively summarize and communicate options and improvement recommendations to sponsors so they can make well-informed decisions
A self-starter who is passionate about process improvement
A highly collaborative communicator and meeting facilitator
Accustomed to tight deadlines within a growing business
4+ years of Finance or Continuous Improvement professional experience
Lean/Six Sigma belt certification/experience is a plus
Prosci or similar change management certification/experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$97,592.00 - $106,826.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Office
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Portland, OR 97229 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Portland, OR 97229: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97229
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