Finance Business Partner III

dtna; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR seeks a Finance leader to oversee Supplier Risk Management (FSRM). You will assess supplier financial stability, identify risks, and craft mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.

You will partner with Purchasing and cross‑functional teams to evaluate distressed suppliers and funding requests. Lead supplier risk reporting, forecasting tools, and budgeting support, and drive cash‑flow improvements such as reverse factoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or 8 years in lieu of degree.
• Ability to assess supplier financial health and risk indicators.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and large data set management.
• Collaborate across Finance and Purchasing to drive risk mitigation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier risk management activities, including identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of supplier financial risks.
• Partner with Purchasing and cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier financial health and contingency plans.
• Develop and present supplier risk assessments, mitigation plans, and recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain supplier risk dashboards, reporting, and forecasting tools across FSRM systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Financial health assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Pivot tables

Large data sets management

Job description

Inside the Role

Provide financial leadership for Supplier Risk Management (FSRM) by assessing supplier financial stability, identifying emerging risks, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity. Partner with Purchasing and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate distressed suppliers, financial support requests, and fallback sourcing scenarios. Lead supplier risk reporting, dashboard development, cash improvement initiatives, reverse factoring activities, and executive management updates. Support annual Business Plan, periodic Forecasts, and budget processes, providing management with financial analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

What You Drive at DTNA

Lead financial supplier risk management activities, including identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of supplier financial risks that may impact business continuity. Partner with Purchasing and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate supplier financial health, insolvency risks, supplier support requests, and contingency planning strategies. Conduct financial analysis of suppliers using financial statements, liquidity metrics, credit reports, and market intelligence to support risk-based decision making. Prepare and present supplier risk assessments, mitigation plans, and recommendations to management and Supplier Risk Board governance forums. Support active supplier distress and insolvency cases, including evaluation of financial accommodations, tooling investments, recovery actions, and business continuity measures. Develop and maintain supplier risk reporting, dashboards, and forecasting tools to provide management visibility into supplier exposures, emerging risks, and market trends. Ensure integrity and governance of supplier risk data across FSRM systems, databases, and reporting platforms. Support annual Business Plan (BP), periodic Forecasts, and budget activities by assessing supplier-related financial impacts, risks, and opportunities. Lead, in partnership with Purchasing and Treasury, cash improvement initiatives including reverse factoring, payment-term optimization, and working capital improvement actions. Drive continuous improvement of FSRM processes, governance, training, and reporting while serving as a key liaison between Purchasing, Finance, and global supplier risk management organizations.

Knowledge You Should Bring

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience analyzing financial statements, financial performance, and business risks to support sound business decisions; OR 8 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree. Ability to assess supplier financial health, identify risk indicators, and recommend actions for suppliers experiencing financial distress. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings to management and cross-functional stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and management of large data sets. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to drive accountability and support risk mitigation efforts. An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in Financial Supplier Risk Management (FSRM), supplier credit analysis, or supplier financial health assessments within a manufacturing environment.
• -Experience evaluating distressed, restructuring, or insolvent suppliers and developing risk mitigation or business continuity recommendations.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, liquidity assessment, cash flow analysis, and key financial risk indicators.
• Experience presenting supplier risk assessments and recommendations to senior leadership, risk boards, or executive stakeholders
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CFA, or other finance, accounting, or risk management credentials

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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