Marsh McLennan

Global Continuous Improvement Specialist

Marsh McLennan • $88K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • 2+ years leading finance process improvement and automation initiatives
  • Advanced expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis
  • Strong project management skills in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent consulting and stakeholder management abilities
  • Proficiency in data analysis and tools for generating insights

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leadership to define and execute transformation strategies
  • Design and deploy Lean methodologies across business units
  • Lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes
  • Champion the optimization of enterprise accounting applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product roadmaps
  • Stay current on trends in billing and payment, incorporating insights into solutions
  • Conduct complex analyses to identify improvement opportunities and design solutions

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive culture
  • Range of career opportunities due to scale
  • Comprehensive benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
Full Job Description
Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Continuous Improvement team at Marsh. This role will be based in Urbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of six days per month in the office.

As a Global Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will lead high-impact transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, scalability, and innovation across our Accounting Operations organization. Operating with significant autonomy, you'll partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and implement solutions that improve processes, systems, and ways of working.

Our Global Continuous Improvement team brings together expertise in program management, change management, business process optimization, Agile methodologies, and systems assessment. Together, we deliver cross-functional programs and strategic change initiatives that enhance operational excellence, increase agility, and support sustainable growth across the organization. This is a great opportunity to influence enterprise-wide improvements, champion transformative change, and make a measurable impact on how work gets done globally!

We will count on you to:
  • Partner with senior leadership to define and execute transformation and continuous improvement strategies that align with business goals, organizational culture, and operational priorities
  • Design, deploy, and scale Lean methodologies across business units, ensuring consistent adoption of best practices while coaching teams on continuous improvement principles
  • Lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives, driving measurable business outcomes through effective change management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution
  • Champion the vision, architecture, and optimization of enterprise accounting applications, serving as a strategic advisor and thought leader across platform engineering, UX, product management, and senior leadership
  • Collaborate with Business Operations and Information Systems teams to shape product roadmaps, inform architecture decisions, and optimize resource planning and delivery
  • Stay current on emerging trends in in billing and payment domains and incorporate insights into innovative solutions and strategic recommendations
  • Conduct complex business and systems analyses to identify opportunities, design scalable solutions, and improve billing and payment processes and software applications
  • Partner with enterprise architecture and development teams to evaluate new technologies, assure strategy alignment, establish best practices, and drive adoption of standardized tools and solutions
  • Mentor and develop colleagues on continuous improvement methodologies and best practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
  • Promote a safe, compliant, and collaborative work environment, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards across all initiatives


What you need to have:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Finance or Accounting
  • 5+ years related experience and/or training
  • 2+ years leading large-scale finance process improvement and automation initiatives
  • Advanced expertise in applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis, with the ability to develop organizational strategies around continuous improvement approaches
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions
  • Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Experience across multiple cross-functional Finance process areas
  • Experience designing and documenting processes and workflow models across all levels, including processes, sub-processes, activities, tasks, methods, and procedures
  • Ability to use data analysis and data mining tools to collect, manipulate, and analyze data and generate insights
  • Ability to collaborate with programmers to develop tools for data collection and analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills


What makes you stand out?
  • 5+ years of experience in high-growth, industry-leading SaaS or PaaS organizations
  • Working knowledge of data analysis, process mining, and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau
  • Functional experience with database and spreadsheet tools such as MySQL and Excel
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Business Process Professional (CBPP®), or Certified Business Leader (CBPL™) certification
  • Domain expertise with Order to Cash (O2C/OTC)
  • Experience leading across multi-location, global operations


Why join our team:
  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
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