Experience Range: With at least 3-4 years of hands-on experience in finance analysis, business operations, and vendor management, ideally progressing to 4 years in increasingly complex roles Key Responsibilities:
Analyze financial data to identify actionable trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement within business operationsPrepare, review, and track Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure scope accuracy and timely deliverablesManage vendor relationships by evaluating performance, negotiating terms, and resolving operational issues to drive efficiencyDevelop and maintain financial reports and dashboards for stakeholdersCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiativesMonitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual obligationsSupport audit processes by compiling documentation and responding to inquiries related to business operations and vendor agreementsRequired Skills:
Financial modeling using ExcelSOW management and scope trackingVendor management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)Business process optimization in finance operationsData visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)Financial reporting softwareContract management platformsERP systems (Netsuite (must), SAP, Oracle)Preferred Skills:
Risk management in vendor relationshipsAutomation tools for finance operations (e.g., UiPath, Alteryx)Knowledge of regulatory compliance in financeProject management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldCertification in financial analysis (such as CFA Level 1) or vendor management (such as CIPS)Certification in business operations or project management (such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma) is preferred