GDX Financial Operations Consultant - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title

Manage the comprehensive purchase order process for overall project spending for the Global Design Experience team as well supplementary support for cross border needs, and Division Design teams.

Conduct detailed financial analysis to confirm costs, provide budget details, and identify discrepancies in billing, or project trackers.

Collaborate with Design Managers, Finance, Administrators and Design Operations as needed.

Perform reconciliation and variance analysis between financial systems like PPM and SAP to ensure data accuracy and identify anomalies.

Oversee and manage charge backs, accruals and contribute to financial reporting for accurate financial statements.

Manage and communicate budget details, updates, and burn rate information with design managers, contributing to strategic budget management.

Ensure data accuracy and consistency across disparate systems, including validating, cross-referencing, and correcting data in shared trackers, PPM, and Ariba.

Generate and distribute critical reports (e.g., quarterly PPM reports, weekly Subsidiary Action Reports, etc) to finance and design team management, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

Manage vendor spending limits and seek special approvals for high-value purchase orders.

Conduct large-scale compliance and risk management tasks related to the supplier base, such as quarterly process reviews and policy guidance.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience of 5 years in purchasing.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial operations, procurement, or a related field with significant exposure to complex system management and cross-functional collaboration.

Proficiency in financial and enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and Ariba.

Demonstrated ability to perform advanced technical troubleshooting and resolve complex system and data integrity issues.

Strong analytical skills with proven experience in financial analysis, budget management, and reconciliation across disparate data sources.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear advisory guidance and training to diverse stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage complex vendor relationships and ensure compliance.

Laser-sharp project management skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Experience with cross-functional collaboration and acting as an informal operational hub.

Ability to work autonomously in a global context and contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment.