Financial Analyst-Procurement

This position is responsible for driving financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting as part of the Procurement Finance team.  Assisting with financial planning, monthly reporting and month end closing responsibilities for raw materials including preparation of effective analysis of key performance indicators. Influences performance with expense and productivity tracking, analysis and communications with business partners. Proactively identifies and serves as a resource in resolving financial issues and risks.

Preferred Cities include Le Mars, IA, Bentonville, AR, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Henderson, NV, Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City, MO, Philadelphia, PA, or Dallas, TX, but all US-based applicants encouraged to apply!

ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Provide accurate financial forecasts to support procurement strategies and decision-making.
• Utilize data to prepare comprehensive reporting, presentations and dashboards to senior management and key stakeholders on financial related metrics and activities for procurement. Communicate financial performance and key insights effectively to non-financial audiences.
• Perform month end closing responsibilities.  Assist in the preparation of effective analysis of key performance indicators.
• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement within the procurement finance function. Help implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Makes decisions based on knowledge of work performed and ensures compliance with industry regulations and internal financial policies and procedures.
• Proactive identification and communication of financial issues and risks associated with procurement operations and work to mitigate them

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.

EDUCATION - bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business

EXPERIENCE - Minimum of 3 years of related experience.

SPECIFICATIONS - Knowledge -Knowledge of Procurement and/or Supply Chain Finance required. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required. Knowledge of Commodities, Risk Management and/or Hedge Accounting preferred. Skills - Must possess strong communication, organization, problem solving and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.  Power Query, Power BI and/or Tableau skills desired. Abilities - Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and effectively manage priorities in a high paced environment.  Ability to interpret financial data to derive insightful information and draw meaningful conclusions. Effectively interface with various departments and internal customers.

Reports To - Manager Finance, Procurement

Direct Report - NA

Indirection Reports- NA