Project Analyst II (Finance)
Company: Aldi
Location: Naperville
Posted on: September 2, 2024
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Job Description:
To help save our customers green, we need an amazing team who
knows all about it. Our National Finance & Administration Services
department oversees the management of the critical resources and
infrastructure that our people need to get the job done at every
level. This service department is designed to make sure our retail
divisions and executive leadership receive the support they need to
run a successful operation. Within Finance our teams include:
Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Tax
and Treasury.
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Seeking highly motivated people to join our team. - In the Training
role, you will play a key part in enhancing the competencies of our
employees by developing and delivering training programs relating
to the Ariba procurement software that align with our company's
core values. - You will be responsible for design and development
of training materials, as well as conducting training sessions with
users in all areas of the Aldi business. - In the Projects role,
you will play a key part in enhancing the functionality available
in SAP Ariba software that aligns with our company's core values. -
You will be responsible for assisting with project plan
deliverables, such as, requirements gathering, solutioning and
testing. - These roles require the ability to learn and apply
procurement policies and Ariba procedures in an ever-changing
environment. - You will collaborate with various stakeholders
(National Finance, Procurement, Business Operations teams) to teach
or to provide new functionality that supports effective
non-merchandise controls, processes, and analytics.
Position Type: Full TimeStarting Salary: $77,000Salary Increases:
Year 2 - $80,000 - Year 3 - $85,000Work Location: Naperville,
IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program,
which allows remote work up to 3 days per week -(i.e., work
remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per
week).
Duties and Responsibilities: -
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable
accommodation.
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--- Delivers and facilitates timelines and project content and
holds regular collaboration sessions with business stakeholders to
provide updates, as well as documents any feedback from the
business.
--- Supports projects according to the position's objectives upon
their direct leader's request.
--- Conducts review of assigned project topics to determine best
practices and anticipated impact of the project.
--- Communicates and informs leader of issues, status, and results
of assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
--- Analyzes working procedures with the objective to identify best
practices and improve efficiencies.
--- Recommends action or treatment with respect to project
objectives.
--- Identifies improvements to standard processes that require
investigation and partnership with other departments.
--- Serves as a subject matter expert to support the impacted end
users.
--- Analyzes large amounts of data via MS Office tools.
--- Assists their direct leader in implementation and rollouts of
large-scale projects.
--- Develops and executes plans for smaller scale projects.
--- Communicates status effectively and creates required project
deliverables including project plans, feasibility studies,
executive summaries, cost/benefit analyses, training materials,
procedure documents, and rollout materials.
--- Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as
appropriate.
--- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant
information to direct leader.
--- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data
within area of responsibility.
--- Other duties as assigned.
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Job Qualifications: -
ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below. -
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--- Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports
a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers
and managers.
--- Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes
concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and
persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
--- Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying
customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus
on customers.
--- Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes
information in order to efficiently and effectively achieve
positive results.
--- Thinks Critically and Resolves Problems: Responds to emerging
problems in an accurate and timely manner. Where possible,
leverages available resources to address situations before they
occur.
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Job-specific Competencies: -
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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--- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
--- Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
--- Ability to work both independently and within a team
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--- Establishes goals and works toward achievement. -
--- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
--- Development and execution of project plans; delivery of key
tracks/segments.
--- Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
--- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and
external parties.
--- Analyzes and resolves complex issues.
--- Analyzes and interprets data.
--- Identification of objectives and risks of core and support
processes.
--- Understands cost/benefit analysis.
--- Knowledge of financial analysis strategies.
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Education and Experience:
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--- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
required.
--- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.
--- Or, a combination of education and experience providing
equivalent knowledge.
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Physical Requirements:
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--- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a
combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be
used as needed to perform duties.--- Regularly required to sit,
reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.---
Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.--- Occasionally
required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
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Travel:
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--- Domestic travel required.
--- Up to 20%.
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-ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
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