Transformation Analyst Lead-Finance

Fastenal•Winona, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fastenal is seeking a Transformation Analyst Lead to join its Finance Systems Transformation team. The role leads complex finance transformation initiatives and workstreams, supporting the modernization of business functions by optimizing end-to-end finance processes and enabling data-driven decisions through technology, automation, and analytics. The position works with project teams and partners closely with Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver measurable outcomes, translate strategic priorities into execution-ready work, and develop recommendations that inform roadmaps and prioritization. It also helps establish execution discipline, governance processes, and early transformation outcomes as the function grows. The role evaluates processes across FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Close & Consolidation, Financial Reporting, and related enterprise processes. It supports globally scalable, adoption-ready improvements; finance data governance; alignment with SOX and internal controls; and the development of methodologies, playbooks, tools, and reusable assets. The position is based at 212 W 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel may be required as needed. Fastenal is an industrial and construction supplies distributor founded in 1967, with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company describes an entrepreneurial culture focused on employee opportunity, training, promotion from within, and career growth. The base pay range is $70,000–$85,000, with eligibility for a bonus and/or commission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field, or 5–8 years of related experience in finance, accounting, information systems, or a related area.
Functional understanding of 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.
Strong critical-thinking skills to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Highly motivated and customer-service oriented.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Pass the required drug test, applicable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam only.

Nice To Haves

Experience modernizing finance processes through automation, AI, analytics, and systems.
Experience working on business transformation initiatives, process improvement, data, or technology programs.
Advanced analytical and data visualization skills, strong Excel proficiency, and comfort translating data into executive-ready insights.
Experience integrating AI tools into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives, including current-state assessments, target operating model support, and identification of process and technology improvement opportunities.
Provide structured recommendations on scope, sequencing, dependencies, and risks to support roadmap and prioritization decisions.
Evaluate processes across FP&A, Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Close & Consolidation, driving modernization through automation, AI, analytics, and systems.
Ensure proposed solutions are globally scalable and adoption-ready.
Partner with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to coordinate priorities and translate approved strategic and transformation priorities into workstream requirements, plans, and execution support.
Lead structured intake, prioritization, and decision-support processes so initiatives are clearly defined, aligned, and governed before execution.
Use automation and AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven decisions, applying judgment when evaluating outputs.
Help establish and maintain finance data governance standards and preserve financial accuracy, data integrity, and reporting consistency as processes and systems change.
Support alignment between transformation initiatives and SOX and internal control requirements, including identifying risks and control impacts and documenting them appropriately.
Contribute to methodologies, playbooks, tools, and reusable assets for the Finance Transformation function.
Support team growth through knowledge sharing, onboarding, continuous improvement, and mentoring less experienced team members.
Collaborate with transformation colleagues, IT, and business partners to promote governance, controls awareness, and consistent ways of working.
Contribute to research and solutions focused on finance transformation and modernization.