Senior Analyst, Business Processes & Strategic Initiatives

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Drives finance process improvement and strategic initiatives across two business segments. Leads standardization, automation, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, system upgrades, data governance, and cross-functional projects. Partners with finance, IT, accounting, and operations stakeholders; documents processes and controls; analyzes financial and operational data; monitors implemented solutions; and presents progress, risks, and outcomes to senior finance leadership.
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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

The Senior Analyst is responsible for driving key finance business processes and supporting strategic initiatives across a multinational organization with approximately $6B in annual revenue and two business segments. This role focuses on enabling operational excellence within the finance function by optimizing processes, enhancing systems, and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen financial performance, transparency, and scalability. The analyst partners with segment finance teams and corporate stakeholders to ensure that process improvements and strategic projects are executed effectively and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:  

  • Lead and support process improvement initiatives within finance, including standardization, automation, and workflow optimization across two business segments.

  • Drive cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytics capabilities.

  • Partner with segment finance teams and corporate FP&A to review current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement best practices.

  • Support strategic initiatives such as system upgrades, digital transformation projects, data governance enhancements, and organizational capability building.

  • Coordinate and assist in developing business cases, project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication for finance-related initiatives.

  • Create and maintain documentation of key finance processes, controls, and workflows to support consistency and compliance.

  • Analyze financial and operational data to provide insights that guide process and system enhancements.

  • Collaborate with IT, accounting, operations, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment on requirements, dependencies, and project execution.

  • Monitor performance of implemented processes and tools to ensure sustained benefits and continuous improvement.

  • Prepare presentations and updates for senior finance leadership on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred.

  • 5–7+ years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation, business process improvement, or related roles within a global organization.

  • Strong understanding of finance processes across planning, reporting, and operational support.

  • Experience with finance systems, automation tools, and data analytics platforms (such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Power BI, or similar).

  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project‑management capabilities.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex information and influence decision-making.

  • High attention to detail and a mindset oriented toward continuous improvement and innovation.

 


Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 5–7+ years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation, business process improvement, or related roles within a global organization
  • Strong understanding of finance processes across planning, reporting, and operational support
  • Experience with finance systems, automation tools, and data analytics platforms such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Power BI, or similar
  • Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex information and influence decision-making
  • High attention to detail and continuous-improvement mindset
  • MBA or PMP certification

Allison Transmission Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allison Transmission and has not been reviewed or approved by Allison Transmission.

  • Healthcare Strength Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, alongside life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program. A wellness platform (Virgin Pulse) supports prevention and healthy habits.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program with generous company contributions or match is highlighted, with additional offerings like profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. Certain groups reference pension or defined contribution retirement components.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided, with some roles noting flex days and sizable holiday allotments. Paid parental leave is also described.

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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded: 1915

What We Do

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.

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