Procurement Finance Strategy Analyst

Bobcat Company; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Doosan Bobcat is seeking a Procurement Finance Strategy Analyst to transform spend data into strategic insights. You will bridge Procurement and Finance, analyze market trends, and support forecasting and cost-savings initiatives across global teams.

The role emphasizes data validation, financial modeling, and clear communication of complex analytics to leadership. Based in North America with global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in finance or related fields.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and BI/Data viz tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic development and execution of global procurement financial strategy.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and performance review processes with data analysis.
• Maintain procurement analytics applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze tariff impacts, spend trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Partner with regional finance teams and stakeholders for governance and reporting.

Skills

ERP systems

SAP

Business intelligence

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication of insights

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or supply chain

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Data visualization tools

Financial planning tools

Job description

At Doosan Bobcat, our success is powered by our people. Through our winning culture and one global team working together, we deliver the best products and service to our customers – and make the world a better place. Join our team today and start building your career with a worldwide leader.

• Location: Bismarck-Acceleration Center, Minneapolis-Main Office, Statesville-Main Office, West Fargo-Main Office

Job Information

Turn data into insights that help shape global procurement strategy.

As a Procurement Finance Strategy Analyst, you’ll work at the intersection of Procurement and Finance, using financial analysis, market intelligence, and spend data to help leaders make informed business decisions. You’ll collaborate with teams around the world to evaluate cost and savings opportunities, support forecasting and long-range planning, understand market and tariff impacts, and strengthen visibility into procurement performance. If you enjoy digging into data, solving business problems, and translating numbers into meaningful recommendations, this role offers the opportunity to make an impact across a complex global organization.

Role & Responsibility

Strategic Financial Analysis

• Support development and execution of the global Procurement financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals, internal controls, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Assist with the development & execution of Procurement financial governance activities, including documentation, process adherence, reporting standards, and operating mechanisms.
• Contributes to long-range financial planning by analyzing market trends, macroeconomic factors, sourcing assumptions, and spending impacts.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Insights

• Support global budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly performance review processes through data preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models, actual/forecast spend scenario analysis, and variance reporting to support Procurement and Finance leadership decisions.
• Analyze operating margin impacts, Procurement spend trends, savings realization, risk exposure, and raw material market implications/variances; identify insights and provide recommended actions.
• Perform tariff impact analysis, support Finance with cost reallocations and support monthly journal entries preparation for each region.

Enterprise Data & Analytics Support

• Maintain, validate, and analyze data within global spend-management systems to support accurate and timely Procurement reporting.
• Prepare analytics for Aftermarket, Direct, Indirect and Logistics spend categories, focusing on identifying material price variances and cost savings methodologies.
• Support development and enhancement of Procurement analytics applications, including project cost and business decision support tools.
• Partner with Digital Procurement Analytics, Finance, and IT team members to identify and resolve data, reporting, and business intelligence system issues.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Support

• Partner with Regional Finance Teams to support spend & cost savings management, reporting accuracy, and financial planning activities.
• Provide analytical support to Procurement Governance, Procurement Directors, Regional Category Teams, and Finance stakeholders.
• Build effective cross-functional working relationships across Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and business teams.
• Prepare clear, concise analysis and presentation materials to support leadership discussions and decision-making.

Job Requirement

• What Skills, Education, and Experience You'll Need:
  • We value skills gained through both education and experience. Applicants may qualify with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, supply chain, or a related field, or with two additional years of relevant professional experience in accordance with applicable law.
  • 3+ years of finance, procurement analytics, business analysis, accounting, supply chain finance, or related experience.
  • Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred), business intelligence applications, financial planning tools, reporting platforms, and/or data visualization tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills with diligence and data accuracy.
  • Strong ability to communicate financial insights clearly to business partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Travel: 0-10%
• Education:
  • We value skills gained through both education and experience. Applicants may qualify with a bachelor’s degree Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Data Analytics, or related field and/or relevant experience supporting technology-enabled business process improvement or with two additional years of relevant professional experience in accordance with applicable law.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263.