Business Analyst, Global Business Services

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We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Global Business Services team based out of our US headquarters in Smyrna, GA (hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)

About the role

We are seeking a Business Analyst who is passionate about leveraging analytics and automation to transform finance operations. You will play a key role in accelerating finance processes through automated process excellence across the various U.S. GBS functions including:

• Gross-to-Net (G2N)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounting & Reporting (R2R)
• Travel & Expense (T&E)

The ideal candidate will work to ensure strategic alignment with global finance objectives, drive operational excellence, and foster cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and compliance.

Who you'll work with

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will actively engage with cross-functional teams throughout the organization, collaborating with both regional and global colleagues within the GBS functions to drive process optimization and deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes. You will be empowered to critically assess and reimagine existing processes by thoroughly analyzing current workflows, collaborating closely with organizational leaders, and proactively proposing innovative, strategic solutions that drive transformation and future readiness.

What you'll do

• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with the U.S. GBS teams to deliver streamlined, high-quality outcomes that support business growth, process efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead process transformation: Analyze and reimagine existing workflows, proactively identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Strategic partnership: Work closely with organizational leaders to recommend innovative solutions that position the organization for future success.
• Champion operational excellence: Ensure alignment with global finance objectives, driving efficiency, compliance, and best practices across all GBS functions.
• Challenge the status quo: Critically assess established processes and embrace change to foster a culture of innovation.
• Harness advanced analytics: Utilize data analytics and visualization tools (Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) to generate actionable insights and support decision-making.
• Implement automation solutions: Integrate process excellence technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), UiPath, and Alteryx to optimize operations.
• Leverage modern data platforms: Employ platforms like Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and OneLake to enhance data management and analytics capabilities.
• Apply data science methodologies: Use machine learning, predictive analytics, and modeling tools to drive business insights and transformation.
• Utilize project management best practices: Apply Agile methodologies and process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) to manage projects efficiently, communication project status, and deliver results.

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience and skills

Required:

• Masters degree in Data Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field
• 3-5 years in business or comparable work experience

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience collaborating across teams within a matrixed organization
• Proven ability to engage with management and effectively partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Skilled in identifying performance metrics and developing key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong aptitude for explaining processes and envisioning innovative solutions
• Familiarity with finance systems, especially SAP
• Strong analytical mindset and a passion for automation and digital transformation
• Ability to critically evaluate processes, identify gaps, and propose actionable improvements

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Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unless explicitly stated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID: 92230

Recruiter: Rachel Kielb

Hiring Manager: Ben Owens

Talent Partner: Julie Luypaert

Job Level: SA II

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