Finance Procurement Analyst - Interim

Finance Procurement Analyst - Interim

Department

Finance / Procurement

Job Purpose

The Finance Procurement Analyst supports the procurement and finance functions by analysing spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities. The role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, contract compliance, and data-driven insights to optimise procurement decisions and improve financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Financial Analysis

• Analyse procurement spend, pricing trends, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities

• Prepare financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses related to procurement activities

• Monitor budget adherence and support cost-control initiatives

• Track purchase orders, invoices, and accruals to ensure financial accuracy

Supplier & Contract Management

• Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and compliance

• Support contract reviews to ensure pricing, terms, and financial obligations are met

• Assist in supplier negotiations with financial insights and cost analysis

Reporting & Data Management

• Develop and maintain procurement and finance dashboards and reports

• Ensure data accuracy across procurement, finance, and ERP systems

• Provide regular reporting to senior management on spend, savings, and risks

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify inefficiencies in procurement and finance processes and recommend improvements

• Support internal controls, audits, and compliance with company policies

• Assist in the implementation of procurement and finance systems or tools

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Legal teams

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and business cases

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as required

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, financial models)

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing, and contract management

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL) is an advantage

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