BUSINESS PROCESS STRATEGIST
Why FCS Financial? Ever dreamed of being part of an organization with deep roots in the community? For over 100 years, we have been supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri. Our team is committed to creating innovative solutions that enhance productivity and streamline processes.
If you are passionate about optimizing workflows and driving organizational efficiency and you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise in process design can make a significant impact, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Team as a Business Process Strategist!
What s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
- Top-Notch Benefits: Health, dental, and vision, plus a standout 401(k) plan
- Flexible Work Environment: Options for flexible hours and hybrid work post-training
- Location Flexibility: While Jefferson City or Columbia, MO is preferred, we are open to other Missouri locations for the right fit.
Your Role: You should have a collaborative business minded approach with a focus on developing comprehensive process design strategies that optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiencies. In this role you will execute new strategies, design and implement effective workflows and procedures and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful process changes and continual improvement. This includes the measurement and monitoring of quantifiable business process improvements and enhancements. This is a new role that offers the opportunity to foster a culture of continuous improvement in an amazing culture while collaborating with people and working with intricate details.
What you Need: A bachelor s degree in a related field; at least 5 years of experience in evaluation, planning and implementation of process design and improvement programs; familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma practices certification preferred; strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional organizational skills, and strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
This position is open until filled.
This position is primarily located in Jefferson City - Central Office, Missouri.
Flexible work environment will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Supervises: None
Job Functions*
| Percentage | Job Functions |
| 50% | Process Design and Optimization - Develop and implement comprehensive process optimization strategies to enhance workflows and efficiency.
- Identify and analyze business needs, conduct requirements gathering, and define the scope and objectives of process improvements.
- Establish, implement, and execute methodologies to assess, map, analyze, and document current processes and define, document, and implement optimal processes to achieve the required results.
- Partner with executive leaders, process owners, project management, and technology teams to implement design, automate, and implement optimized processes.
- Utilize data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trending to drive informed process enhancements.
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| 30% | Process Governance, Performance Measurement, and Continuous Improvement - Establish and manage a governance structure for organizational processes to ensure accountability, consistency, and sustainable improvements.
- Develop measurement methodologies and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the success of process changes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by embedding standard work practices into the quality system and engaging frontline staff.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging best practices to enhance organizational processes.
- Analyze process data to create benchmarks and sustainable metrics.
- Assess and identify value vs. non-value added activities within a process.
- Uses data metrics to review process, performer productivity and availability to drive business decisions.
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| 15% | Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Involvement, and Change Management - Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment, communicate the benefits of change, and address concerns during transitions.
- Ensure appropriate and consistent change management practices are used to maximize adoption of process enhancements.
- Participate in strategic organizational projects with a focus on optimal process design in connection with the technology being utilized.
- Collaborate with the business and Project Manager to formulate and define project scope and objectives of the project.
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| 5% | Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. |
* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in related field
- 5 years of experience in evaluation, planning and implementation of process design and improvement programs.
- Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma practices; certification preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple project/assignments.
- Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at a senior level to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.
- Proficient skill in computer technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex data and concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently with broad direction of objectives and expected outcomes
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Skill in active listening, allowing understanding and communication of requirements and performance executions
- Skill in interacting and working effectively with others at all levels inside and outside of the organization
- Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
- Skill in working independently as well as in a team environment
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association s systems and data and clients data
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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