Finance Manager, Procurement III # 26-23688

US Tech Solutions; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions seeks a Finance Manager, Procurement, to oversee financial planning across Procurement R&D and Operations. You will guide budgeting, forecast scenarios, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

The role partners with finance and procurement leaders to ensure accurate reporting and efficient processes. The position is HYBRID (Onsite Tue/Wed/Thu; Remote Mon/Fri) and requires a Bachelor's in finance or accounting with 7+ years of experience; CPA or MBA is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive and related experience.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently and drive processes.
• Excellent communication skills across management levels.
• Proficient Excel and solid GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual Plan, Long-Range Plan, and Latest Business Estimate processes including P&L, headcount, balance sheet, and relevant metrics.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasts, scenarios, and recommendations within approved budgets.
• Provide variance analysis with drivers, risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Support monthly close processes for P&L, headcount, balance sheet, accruals, and related data.
• Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards for Procurement leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Review PO requests, invoices, and supplier commitments per policy.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and data quality.
• Lead or support projects like reporting optimization, Power BI rollout, automation, AI initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in finance or accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

BPC

Job description

Duration: 12 months Contract

The Finance Manager, Procurement, oversees the financial planning and analysis processes and requirements across Procurement R&D and Procurement Operations. Provides financial guidance in compliance with financial policies, prepares management analysis of actual vs. benchmark results, and business decision support. The Finance Manager interacts with all levels of Finance and Procurement and leads key projects and initiatives to improve financial processes.

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the annual Plan, Long-Range Plan, and Latest Business Estimate processes, including P&L, headcount, balance sheet, and relevant Procurement financial metrics.
• Maintain planning-system information accurately and timely, ensuring alignment with approved assumptions, business requirements, and financial policies.
• Partner effectively with Procurement and business leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, financial scenarios, and recommendations that support business objectives and operate within approved budget parameters.
• Provide meaningful variance analysis for each planning cycle and monthly reporting period, including explanations of key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Support the Accounting Shared Services monthly close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely monthly results, including P&L, headcount, balance sheet, accruals, and other relevant financial information.
• Prepare, communicate, and present meaningful monthly management reporting packages and dashboards to Procurement leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and other stakeholders to provide business support and financial scenarios that enable informed decision-making.
• Perform financial reviews and approvals of purchase order requests, invoices, supplier commitments, and other transactions in accordance with applicable policies, controls, and approval requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support key projects and initiatives, including management reporting optimization, Power BI dashboard implementation, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and other duties as required.

Duration: 12 months Contract

Job Description

Purpose

The Finance Manager, Procurement, oversees the financial planning and analysis processes and requirements across Procurement R&D and Procurement Operations. Provides financial guidance in compliance with financial policies, prepares management analysis of actual vs. benchmark results, and business decision support. The Finance Manager interacts with all levels of Finance and Procurement and leads key projects and initiatives to improve financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the annual Plan, Long-Range Plan, and Latest Business Estimate processes, including P&L, headcount, balance sheet, and relevant Procurement financial metrics.
• Maintain planning-system information accurately and timely, ensuring alignment with approved assumptions, business requirements, and financial policies.
• Partner effectively with Procurement and business leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, financial scenarios, and recommendations that support business objectives and operate within approved budget parameters.
• Provide meaningful variance analysis for each planning cycle and monthly reporting period, including explanations of key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Support the Accounting Shared Services monthly close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely monthly results, including P&L, headcount, balance sheet, accruals, and other relevant financial information.
• Prepare, communicate, and present meaningful monthly management reporting packages and dashboards to Procurement leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and other stakeholders to provide business support and financial scenarios that enable informed decision-making.
• Perform financial reviews and approvals of purchase order requests, invoices, supplier commitments, and other transactions in accordance with applicable policies, controls, and approval requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support key projects and initiatives, including management reporting optimization, Power BI dashboard implementation, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive and related experience.
• Strong financial, 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.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with all levels of management and including the ability to listen well and to influence others that do not report directly.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Proficient Excel skills.
• Thorough knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of SAP, BPC, Power Query, Power BI.

Note

• HYBRID Role - Onsite/Week (Tues, Wed, Thurs); Remote/Week (Mon, Fri)

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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