Job Description
Transformation Analyst Lead-Finance
212 W 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987
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Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Analyst Lead to join our growing Finance Systems Transformation team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about modernizing business functions — optimizing end-to-end finance processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making through technology, automation and analytics. You will lead complex finance transformation initiatives, work with high-performing project teams, partnering closely with IT and finance leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will work in a fast-paced environment translating needs into execution for sustained results. This role will lead workstreams, develop recommendations that shape roadmap and prioritization decisions, and help translate strategic direction into execution-ready work. This role is part of a staged team build strategy that prioritizes execution capacity and governance foundation in early phases, with leadership structure expanding as the function scales. The Transformation Analyst Lead plays a key role in establishing execution discipline, governance processes, and early transformation outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Leading execution of end-to-end finance transformation initiatives, including current-state assessments, target operating model support, and identification of process and technology improvement opportunities, providing structured recommendations on scope, sequencing, dependencies and risks to support roadmap and prioritization decisions
o Evaluating processes across the finance value chain, including FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay and Close & Consolidation, driving modernization through automation, AI, analytics and systems, ensuring solutions are globally scalable and adoption-ready
o Partnering with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, coordination and clear translation of strategic and transformation priorities, translating approved priorities into workstream requirements, plans and execution support
o Leading structured intake, prioritization and decision support processes to ensure initiatives are clearly defined, aligned and governed before execution
o Leveraging automation and AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven decisions, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs
o Helping establish and maintain finance data governance standards, ensuring changes to processes and systems maintain financial accuracy, data integrity and consistency across reporting
o Supporting alignment between transformation initiatives and SOX / internal control requirements, including identification of risks and control impacts to financial processes, reporting and data, with appropriate documentation
o Contributing to the development of methodologies, playbooks, tools and reusable assets to support the Finance Transformation function
o Supporting the growth of the team by participating in knowledge sharing, onboarding and continuous improvement efforts, including mentoring less experienced team members
o Collaborating with transformation team members, IT and business partners to promote strong governance, controls awareness and consistent ways of working
o Contributing to research and solutions focused on finance transformation and modernization
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Systems or related field of study OR have 5–8 years of related experience in finance, accounting, information systems or a related area
o Functional understanding across the finance lifecycle, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Close & Consolidation, Financial Reporting and adjacent enterprise processes and process optimization
o Strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs
o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
o Strong computer skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
o Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement
o Willingness to travel, as needed
o Highly motivated and customer service oriented
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Pass the required drug test (applicable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Experience modernizing finance processes through automation, AI, analytics and systems
o Experience working on business transformation initiatives, process improvement, data or technology programs
o Advanced analytical and data visualization skills; strong Excel proficiency and comfort translating data into executive-ready insights
o Experience integrating AI tools into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation
ABOUT US:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $70,000 - 85,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 08-19-2026.
