Main Mission & Results: Want to be at the intersection of Finance and Procurement, driving profitability, cost transparency, and strategic decision-making across a global organization? Act as the financial business partner to the Purchasing organization, providing financial transparency, analysis, and insights to support business performance. Drive cost management initiatives, monitor purchasing-related financial performance, and support budgeting, forecasting, savings tracking, and strategic decision-making to ensure sustainable profitability and operational efficiency.
Your responsibilities include: Financial Planning & Business Partnering Partner with Purchasing and other cross-functional teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making. Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions to ensure sound business decisions. Support the development of business cases and financial evaluations for sourcing and cost improvement initiatives. Material Cost & Spending Analysis Analyze material cost developments, purchasing spending, and cost drivers across the organization.
Monitor purchase price variances, inflation impacts, and market-related cost changes. Identify risks and opportunities related to cost, margins, and profitability. Provide regular performance reviews and actionable recommendations to management. Savings Tracking & Performance Management Validate, track, and report purchasing savings, cost reduction projects, and productivity initiatives. Establish and maintain clear methodologies for savings measurement and reporting.
Monitor achievement against targets and support corrective actions when necessary. Develop and maintain relevant KPIs and dashboards. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Coordinate purchasing-related budget and forecast activities. Prepare financial analyses, management reports, and presentations for leadership reviews. Support monthly closing activities and variance analyses related to purchasing and material costs. Contribute to long-term planning and cost optimization initiatives.
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models. Leverage Power BI and ERP data to improve transparency and decision-making. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality. Support continuous improvement initiatives across Finance and Purchasing. What We Offer Strategic Finance Business Partner role with high visibility Competitive compensation and benefits package Flexible working arrangements within the agreed framework International and collaborative work environment Opportunity to influence business performance and profitability Exposure to Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership Professional growth and development opportunities
Job description provided by Inteva Products, LLC.
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