Business Process Optimization Manager jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Business Process Owner | The Shyft Group (TSG) | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands - Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore™. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Business Process Owner, Finance based at our headquarters in Novi, MI, you will be accountable for developing and implementing a standard finance model in tandem with our ERP implementation group, assisting them in establishing processes, validating and testing, and supplying user training and assistance.

In addition, you will spearhead a variety high-impact finance process improvement initiatives across the enterprise as your career progresses. By optimizing workflows and systems alignment for AP/AR, General Ledger, and more, you will be instrumental in driving increased efficiency and scalability as we grow.

You will also be responsible for:

• Providing finance system subject matter expertise in areas of AP/AR, General Ledger, Invoicing, Costing, Intercompany, Expense Reporting, and Bank Recompilation
• Partnering with location stakeholders to examine their core finance requirements and processes
• Identifying commonalities and standardizing at least 80% of core finance processes across all locations
• Developing a common finance model that aligns with the new ERP system implementation
• Examining where there are process flow gaps and misalignments across locations
• Attending weekly project team meetings and taking part in discovery sessions at each location
• Thoroughly documenting the current state processes for each finance function (AP, AR, GL)
• Preparing and reviewing procedures to develop a common finance model
• Producing detailed documentation that outlines ERP system and process requirements
• Coordinating a successful handoff of knowledge and ownership of the new ERP system
• Collaborating with SMEs to establish and implement procedures to support the ERP implementation
• Attending product training and eLearning sessions and participating in functional prototyping sessions
• Managing all data conversion and validation plans
• Facilitating and driving stage gate review sessions to gain acceptance and agreement
• Providing status reports and additional documentation for the ERP implementation project
• Overseeing the ERP team's activities, identifying problems, and initiating corrective measures
• Presenting ideas for finance system and process improvements, including cost proposals
• Preparing training manuals for new users
• Maintaining the new finance systems once they are up and running
• Traveling approximately 25% to 50% (based on the location being implemented) alternating between site locations and working remotely

Learn more about The Shyft Group and our brands by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of business analysis or finance experience, OR equivalent combination of education and business analyst and finance experience
• 2 years of Plex experience
• Working knowledge of finance principles, theories, concepts, and best practices
• Robust communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• A reputation for being attentive to details and focused on continuous improvement
• Versatility and flexibility to work within constantly changing priorities
• A track record of planning and handling multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Versed in conducting research on project-related issues and products
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-50% domestically

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/265?c=theshyftgroup

The Shyft Group

• Employee Testimonials
• Our Story
• Commitment to Sustainability
• YouTube Channel
• LinkedIn Page

Our Brands

• Utilimaster®
• Blue Arc™
• Royal® Truck Body
• DuraMag®
• Magnum®
• Strobes-R-Us®
• Spartan® RV Chassis
• Red Diamond™
• Builtmore™

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.