Senior Manager - FP&a - Operating Expense and Vendor Management

Senior Manager – FP&a – Operating Expense and Vendor Management

Bachelor’s degree followed by 8+ years of total work experience across finance and/or procurement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff
Experience in vendor negotiations and contract management
Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives independently
Detail-oriented, highly-organized, focused, and objective-driven workstyle
Unimpeachable ethical standards
Strong data analysis and reporting
High attention to detail and standards for quality work
Ability to effectively build programs, manage various projects, and track relevant transactional details

Develop, monitor, and manage operating expense budgets for multiple departments.
Perform monthly variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted expenses and provide insights to department heads.
Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities on new and existing contracts.
Conduct regular financial reviews to ensure compliance with budget and identify areas for improvement.
Work collaboratively with other departments on the vendor management process: from initial vendor selection to ongoing performance evaluation and contract renewals.
Negotiate favorable contract terms, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives.
Develop and implement policies for vendor management, including performance tracking and reporting.
Own the forecasting and budgeting process for vendor-related operating expenses, working closely with the FP&A team to integrate projections into overall financial planning.
Provide monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting on Opex and vendor spend.
Develop financial models to assess the impact of vendor contracts and operational expenses on business performance.
Support senior management in strategic decision-making with accurate financial data and projections.
Partner with Risk, Accounting, Legal, and other teams to manage and improve cross-functional processes related to vendor selection, onboarding, and payment.
Communicate financial insights and vendor performance data to senior management.