Principal Operational Excellence Analyst

Bread Financial

Principal Operational Excellence Analyst overseeing financial valuation and governance at Bread Financial. Developing high-impact presentations while managing initiative tracking across the organization.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $133,500 - $241,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial valuation, governance frameworks, and opportunity tracking, with a strong ability to develop high-impact presentations for executive leadership. Proven experience in managing budgeting and analyzing trends to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Financial ValuationGovernance Framework ManagementExecutive Level PresentationsAnalytical SkillsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBusiness AnalysisProcess ImprovementValue Realization FrameworksOpportunity Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCross-Organization Influence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business AnalysisBachelor’s Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementExecutive ScorecardTrend AnalysisDepartment Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the benefit valuation framework and governance model
Ensure accurate opportunity tracking
Develop executive level materials
Lead financial valuation of submitted ideas
Maintain and update the executive scorecard
Analyze trends and metrics
Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for leadership
Establish and manage governance framework
Track department goals and manage budgeting
Design frameworks for value realization

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
12+ years of relevant experience in finance, business analysis, marketing, continuous improvement, governance, Operational Excellence, process improvement, or another related field
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analysis, Business Administration, Project Management or related field of study (preferred)
Advanced analytical/Finance understanding
Excellent communication skills
Cross-organization influence
Experience in executive level presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits
Basic and optional life insurance
Supplemental medical plans
Short and long-term disability
Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave
401(k) plan
11 paid holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Company stock purchase options
Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance