Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Procurement

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Procurement to analyze purchasing activity, vendor contracts, and operating expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement practices.

This role supports smarter financial and operational decisions across City Utilities, develops financial reports and dashboards, and partners with departments to improve processes, efficiency, and transparency, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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 skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Dashboards

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