Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Procurement

City-of-Fort-Wayn; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Strategic Procurement to transform data into actionable insights that drive cost savings and smarter procurement decisions for City Utilities. You'll analyze spending, vendor contracts, and budgets, build dashboards, and partner with departments to improve processes while upholding strong governance and pension-backed stability.

This full-time role offers regular hours, Monday through Friday, with opportunities to influence procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, public administration, or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, procurement, analytics, or related work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spending trends, vendor contracts, and procurement activity to identify savings opportunities
• Support vendor negotiations, contract evaluations, and procurement strategies
• Assist with operating and capital budget analysis, forecasting, and expenditure tracking
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership
• Partner with departments to improve processes, efficiency, and financial transparency

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Procurement Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (hours may vary)

Do you know how to spot cost savings, improve vendor performance, and turn financial data into smarter business decisions? Join a local organization with strong benefits, stability, and a pension while helping drive strategic financial decisions for City Utilities.

What You'll Do

You’ll analyze purchasing activity, vendor contracts, and operating expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve procurement practices, and support smarter financial and operational decisions across City Utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze spending trends, vendor contracts, and procurement activity to identify savings opportunities
• Support vendor negotiations, contract evaluations, and procurement strategies
• Assist with operating and capital budget analysis, forecasting, and expenditure tracking
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership
• Partner with departments to improve processes, efficiency, and financial transparency

What You Bring | Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, accounting, economics, business, public administration, or related field
• Five years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, procurement, analytics, or related work
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Procurement and vendor analysis
• ERP systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Contract and pricing analysis
• Process improvement and operational efficiency strategies

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

Help shape smarter financial and procurement decisions that directly impact City Utilities operations and the community we serve-while building a long-term career with stability, strong benefits, and a pension.

Equal Opportunity Employer