Jonathan Finley
@jonathanfinley
I optimize business processes and deliver data-driven system transformation initiatives.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've led systems analysis, process optimization, and operational reporting for Lithia Driveway, AT&T, Airbus, Bank of America, and Transplace. I translate business needs into actionable requirements, workflows, dashboards, and scalable technology solutions.
At Lithia Driveway, I analyze dealership operational data, support compensation, sales, and IT initiatives, and lead stand-ups and sprint retrospectives that improved team velocity by 15%. At Airbus, I led process-mapping and optimization work that improved user satisfaction by 20%, while building Power BI dashboards and SharePoint solutions for operational visibility.
Across HR, finance, logistics, and enterprise applications, I bring hands-on experience with requirements gathering, UAT, stakeholder collaboration, root-cause analysis, and Agile and Waterfall delivery. I use Power BI, SQL, Excel, Workday, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Jira, and related tools to turn complex processes into clear, measurable improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Systems Analyst
Lithia Driveway
Dec 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead analysis of operational data and process improvements to drive performance across dealership networks. Bridge technical teams and business stakeholders, create reports in Power BI, SQL, and Excel, and lead daily stand-ups and sprint retrospectives.
Led process analysis and requirements gathering to align HR and Finance functions with organizational strategy. Developed interactive dashboards and analytical reports in Workday and Power BI for executive leadership.
Conducted detailed process mapping and optimization projects that improved user satisfaction by 20%. Created custom Power BI dashboards and SharePoint solutions to improve visibility into key operational metrics.
Conducted impact assessments and requirements analysis for enterprise system enhancements. Led SharePoint and ServiceNow optimization projects to improve documentation, access, and operational transparency.
Sr. Business Analyst/PM
Transplace
Mar 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Led daily SCRUM meetings and grooming sessions to prioritize project sprints. Managed process improvement initiatives across logistics systems, achieving workflow efficiency improvements.
Education
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DeVry University
Associate of Science, Information Technology
Grade: 3.41 GPA
Activities and societies: Member of Honor Society
Associate of Science in IT & Web Design from DeVry University, graduated with a 3.41 GPA and membership in the Honor Society.
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