3+ years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, or Commercial Planning & Insights.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in process improvement, automation, reporting, or transformation initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with automation technologies like Databricks, Power Automate, and RPA tools is preferred.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent training is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Transformation Team to analyze and redesign processes for improved efficiency.
Assess and implement automation solutions across Commercial Finance, including RPA and workflow automation.
Build and promote automation capabilities within Commercial Finance, supporting new tool deployment.
Partner with technology vendors and internal labs to co-develop automation solutions.
Share best practices in automation and process excellence across Finance teams.
Define success metrics for automation initiatives and report on their impact.
Establish an automation governance framework to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational policies.
Benefits
401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions.
Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
Employee assistance program offering free counseling sessions.
Extensive training opportunities and personalized growth programs.
Full Job Description
REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for an Automation and Operational Excellence Lead Manager (Commercial Finance) in Winston-Salem, NC
Your key responsibilities will include
Collaborate with the Transformation Team to analyze current-state processes and design simplified future-state solutions to address ways of working, pain points and streamline operations. Develop scalable automation capabilities and process re-engineering initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Assess, design, and implement automation solutions across Commercial Finance, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), and workflow automation.
Build automation capabilities within Commercial Finance and foster adoption of emerging technologies. Rapidly prototype new automation tools and support their deployment within established DBS and control frameworks.
Partner with the Data Innovation Lab, AI/Copilot Lab, and external technology vendors to co-develop and deploy automation solutions. Collaborate with Commercial Finance and business stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and value delivery.
Promote and share best practices in automation, process excellence, and continuous improvement across Commercial Finance and broader Finance teams. Act as a subject matter expert and coach for automation opportunities and methodologies.
Define and monitor success metrics for automation initiatives, including hours saved, error reduction, cycle-time improvements, and ROI. Provide regular reporting on benefits realization and business impact.
Establish and maintain an automation governance framework covering opportunity intake, prioritization, ROI standards, controls, compliance requirements, and risk assessment. Ensure automation initiatives align with organizational policies and control standards.
What are we looking for?
3+ years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, or Commercial Planning & Insights.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Experience participating in process improvement, automation, reporting, or transformation initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Exposure to automation technologies such as Databricks, Copilot, Power Automate, Power Apps, RPA tools, AI-enabled solutions, or similar platforms is preferred.
Experience with Power BI, MicroStrategy, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or other data visualization and analytics tools is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent process improvement training is advantageous.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with data analysis tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of BPC / SAP systems is a plus.
Experience in consumer-driven or FMCG businesses is preferred.
SALARY AND BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Benefit Information
The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:
401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counselling service
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Health-care concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Company vehicle for eligible employees
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
Paid Leave:
Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children's Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law
Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement - it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.
Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!
