Senior Manager, Procurement, Strategic Value Capture

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The Senior Manager, Procurement, SVC Achievement role will oversee the budgeting process, financial planning, and analysis to ensure the organization's financial health and operational efficiency. This role integrates financial management with strategic planning and operational oversight to help the company achieve its financial goals and objectives. The position involves close collaboration with the Finance department to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, providing accurate financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Budget Development and Management
Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance, including the preparation, consolidation, and review of departmental budgets.

Responsible for collecting budget data from all areas within Procurement and providing it to Finance for consolidation.

Monitor and manage budget performance and provide regular updates to senior management.

Ensure budget alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Analyze financial reports and data from the Finance department to assess the organization's financial performance.

Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic planning and performance improvement.

Identify trends, variances, risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators that impact strategic goals.

Translate financial data into actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making and provide recommendations to senior management to drive business growth and efficiency.

Collaborate with the Finance department to prepare and review financial reports, and provide regular updates on budget status, financial performance, and key metrics to senior management.

Reporting and Compliance
Prepare and present budget status updates, financial performance summaries including budget vs actual analysis, and key metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

Communicate financial information in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.

Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation for audits as required.

Cost Control and Optimization
Monitor and control expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to improve financial efficiency.

Review and approve budget adjustments and reallocations.

Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with Finance and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Participate in cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and projects.

Work closely with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide guidance on budget management.

Communicate budgetary guidelines and timelines to ensure timely submission of budget proposals.

Provide training and support to staff on budget-related matters.

System and Process Improvement
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve financial management.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Internal/External Stakeholders
Strategy & Performance team within Procurement

Procurement SLT

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis.

Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting techniques, and accounting standards.

Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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On-site Protocol
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