Finance Solutions Architect – Supply Chain

Avnet; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness

Job summary

Avnet seeks a finance/strategy professional to develop financial models and business cases supporting supply chain transformations. You will leverage financial statements, industry benchmarks, and operational data to drive value realization and profitability improvements.

The role emphasizes translating complex data into compelling value propositions and presenting to senior leadership, with strong collaboration across sales, operations, logistics, and finance.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ability to build executive-level business cases and financial presentations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and business cases for supply chain, logistics, and transformation opportunities.
• Build and maintain: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, Cost-to-Serve analyses, ROI/NPV/IRR analyses.
• Quantify financial impact including cost savings, working capital reduction, and cash flow improvements.
• Present analyses and recommendations to senior business leaders and translate data into actionable insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Statement analysis

Executive-level business cases

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Job Description

This role combines finance, strategy, consulting, and supply chain expertise to develop financial models, business cases, and value realization frameworks that support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate can translate operational improvements into measurable financial outcomes, including cost savings, working capital optimization, free cash flow generation, and profitability improvement.

You will leverage customer financial statements, publicly available financial information, operational data, and industry benchmarks to create compelling value propositions and financially optimized solutions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and business cases to support supply chain, logistics, and operational transformation opportunities.
• Build and maintain:
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models
  • Cost-to-Serve analyses
  • Supply Chain Financing models
  • ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback analyses
  • Customer financial projections and pro formas
  • Analyze customer financial statements, annual reports, and publicly available data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, cash flow improvement, and productivity gains.
  • Quantify financial impact including cost savings, margin improvement, inventory optimization, working capital reduction, and free cash flow generation.
  • Partner with sales, operations, logistics, and finance teams to design financially compelling solutions and customer proposals.
  • Establish financial KPIs and value realization frameworks that track expected versus realized business outcomes.
  • Create executive dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics linked directly to financial results.
  • Present financial analyses and recommendations to senior business leaders.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by translating complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

Job Level Specifications

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ability to build executive-level business cases and financial presentations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Work Experience

• Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education And Certification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguished Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, CPA, or related advanced credentials.
• Expertise in TCO analysis, Cost-to-Serve modeling, value engineering, working capital optimization, and value realization methodologies.
• Experience developing KPI frameworks that link operational performance to financial outcomes.

What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].