Global Transformation Financial Analyst

Global Transformation Financial Analyst Description - Job Summary • The Global Transformation Financial Analyst is a key member of the Global Transformation Finance team supporting HP’s enterprise‑wide AI Transformation program. Applies financial and business acumen to support HP’s enterprise-wide Transformation strategy (including AI-enabled process and system modernization). Partners closely with the Senior Manager, Transformation Finance to develop and maintain investment cases, financial models, forecasts, and benefit-realization reporting for transformation initiatives. Provides disciplined analytics, insightful storytelling, and strong operational rigor to enable investment governance, decision-making, and performance monitoring across the transformation portfolio. Responsibilities Builds, maintains, and improves financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate transformation investments (e.g., cost, benefits, timing, risks, and sensitivities) and support funding and prioritization decisions. Supports portfolio-level forecasting and financial planning for transformation programs, including spend tracking, accruals support, and variance analysis against plan/forecast. Tracks and reports benefit realization (e.g., run-rate savings, value creation) and maintains KPI dashboards/performance measurement frameworks to monitor results of approved initiatives. Analyzes process, reporting, automation, and control opportunities; quantifies improvement potential; and provides data-driven insights and recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and business value. Prepares recurring executive-ready financial reporting and presentations for transformation governance forums; translates complex analysis into clear insights and decision points. Contributes to standardization and continuous improvement of transformation finance tools, templates, and processes (e.g., business case templates, benefit tracking, and governance cadences). Leads highly complex financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning that support transformation initiatives, including investment cases, forecasting, and benefit realization tracking. Identifies and quantifies improvement opportunities across processes, reporting, automation, decision support, and controls; drives process improvements and policy development initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and business value globally. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction, including improving the timeliness, accuracy, and scalability of financial reporting mechanisms and analytical tools used to support transformation programs. Routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, supporting organizational change management through stakeholder alignment, communication, and capability development to ensure realization of operational and strategic plans. Works closely with Finance leadership and Investor Relations to support external reporting and disclosure related to Transformation program performance, as applicable. Supports transformation and strategy-related spend budget, flash, and reporting processes, advising leaders on both financial and operational metrics. Routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Education and Experience Required Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data/Analytics, or related discipline or commensurate experience. Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in Finance, Transformation, FP&A, internal audit, accounting, or a related field. Experience building financial models and presenting insights to stakeholders; exposure to transformation programs, process improvement, automation, or systems modernization is a plus. Preferred Certifications Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FP&A) (preferred) Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or Change Management certifications (optional but relevant to transformation work) Knowledge & Skills Financial analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis Financial modeling (NPV/ROI, scenario/sensitivity analysis) and investment case development Benefit realization and KPI development/tracking; performance measurement frameworks Data analysis, visualization, and storytelling (e.g., dashboarding and executive-ready materials) Understanding of financial reporting fundamentals and internal controls concepts Process improvement mindset; familiarity with automation/RPA and AI/ML enablement concepts is a plus Program/portfolio management fundamentals; ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholders Strong communication, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration Accounting Auditing Corporate Finance Data Analysis Economics Strategic thinking & enterprise mindset Cross-functional influence and stakeholder engagement Change management & organizational readiness Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Impact & Scope Impacts global functions through complex enterprise-wide transformation programs; leads and/or provides expertise to cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple Finance disciplines, operational areas, and technology platforms. Complexity Resolves complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, strong business judgment, and creative problem solving; leverages transformation methodologies to address financial, operational, and reporting challenges. Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change