Vendor Financial Analyst

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We are growing at West Bend! The Vendor Management Team is looking for a Vendor Financial Analyst. This role will analyze vendor costs, pricing structures, and provide general support for West Bend’s third-party invoices. A summary of responsibilities includes invoice reconciliation, spend analysis, expense forecasting, and researching financial related questions for third-party vendors. Come join us and be a part of a growing team!

**This position offers a hybrid work schedule.  Candidates who are located within 50 miles of the West Bend, WI will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. 

• Perform various financial related tasks to assist in the support of West Bend’s third-party vendors.
• Help with gathering all necessary information to onboard new third-party vendors.
• Ensure vendor invoices match contractual terms and purchase orders.
• Partners with internal contract owners and external vendors to resolve any billing disputes or discrepancies.
• Works closely with the internal budget owners to assist with budget planning and forecasting contract related expenses. Analyzes vendor costs and pricing structures.
• Ensures accurate financial reporting related to vendors and vendor spend.
• Maximizes efficiency by continually looking for ways to streamline enterprise processes related to processing payments to third-party vendors.
• Acts as the primary liaison between internal budget owners and Vendor Management for all financial related questions.
• Execute additional projects as assigned. 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in business, finance, vendor or contract management, or compliance related role
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform tasks autonomously with minimal supervision
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Comfortable with role ambiguity and working outside of a defined process
• Ability to continuously seek improvement, whether with self or with processes
• Approachable with strong listening skills

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.

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