
Senior Financial Analyst, Procurement Finance - Operations
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze and conduct monthly analysis of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) for Actuals and Latest Best Estimates (LBE) using SAP; collaborating with Procurement Category and Site contacts to ensure spending aligns with cost-saving targets.
- Coordinate the annual Inventory Material Standard setting process with Procurement Category leadership to support financial alignment.
- Prepare, analyze, and review monthly Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reports, detailing key drivers in partnership with Procurement, to ensure LBE submissions reflect accurate cost forecasts and savings potential.
- Validate Procurement cost savings initiatives.
- Collaborate and lead monthly Savings meetings with Regional leads and Directors to validate savings and variance drivers.
- Direct and support strategic projects and initiatives, such as management reporting and optimization, while driving process improvements.
- Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred
- Minimum 4+ years of related experience
- Strong financial acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with ability to operate independently, drive processes, identify and implement process improvements, establish and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work
- Proficient Excel skills
- Knowledge of SAP and Power BI