Supply Chain Contract Financial Auditor

Partnering with a global leader in the automotive industry, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to drive financial integrity and operational excellence within their vast supply chain. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, delivering groundbreaking products and services that shape the future of transportation worldwide. As an Aquent talent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and mitigating risks across critical global purchasing contracts, directly impacting the efficiency and success of their supply chain operations.

Are you a meticulous financial analyst with a passion for uncovering insights and driving tangible results? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join a critical team focused on contract auditing and valuation. In this high-impact role, you won't just crunch numbers; you'll be a key player in safeguarding financial resources, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring contractual compliance across a complex global supply chain. Your expertise will directly contribute to significant cost recoveries and the continuous improvement of financial systems, making a real difference in the organization's bottom line and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive reviews and analyses of contract reports to pinpoint errors, pricing discrepancies, and identify strategic cost-saving opportunities.
• Engage collaboratively with buyers, procurement leaders, and diverse stakeholders to effectively present audit findings and review outcomes.
• Provide essential support to purchasing teams during supplier negotiations and spearhead the resolution of open audits to secure overpayment recoveries within defined timelines.
• Consistently achieve or surpass key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets, including touch rate, case aging, and total cost recoveries.
• Develop high-quality deliverables, undertake special studies as requested by leadership, and champion process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to team growth by supporting the onboarding and training of new team members.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a closely related field.
• **Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential**, including expertise in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and managing complex reporting data.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, with a proven ability to devise creative solutions that enhance processes.
• Strong capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, effectively prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines without compromising quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise presentation of audit findings to leadership and internal partners.
• A rapid learning ability and a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement and technical skill development.