Specialist - Financial Manager - IN
A financial analyst supporting technology supplier relationships and governance operations of a portfolio of Client Services and Technology (CS&T;) vendors with varying degrees of complexity and a budgeted annual spend of greater than $600 million. Part of a dynamic Supplier Engagement and Governance (SEG) team that will build TIAA CS&T; vendor capabilities as one of four critical SEG organizational pillars. This position reports to the SEG Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Responsible for execution of financial management and governance across the vendor portfolio
Executes against and refines existing vendor governance financial framework
Proactively manages vendor portfolio financial risk; identifies opportunities for ongoing financial efficiencies
Reviews and provides first line review of vendor invoices per contract terms
Maintains central database for financial tracking purposes
Reviews and presents all exceptions to the vendor spend processes
Supports Business Leaders in the documentation, tracking,
and projection of vendor financial spend
Defines requirements for MIS/Dashboards to inform Financial Management decisions and actions
SQL Proficiency
Escalates material issues / risks for further review and escalation with relevant stakeholders and governance forums
Works closely with business stakeholders (ex: Business Leaders, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, Service Delivery) to achieve desired outcomes
Educational Requirements
University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
7IC
Must-Have Skills
Financial Management & Governance Experience in vendor portfolio financial management, invoice review against contract terms, and spend tracking with robust knowledge of governance frameworks
Data Management & SQL Proficiency in SQL and maintaining centralized financial databases with ability to de