Global Security Finance & Contract Governance Analyst

Global Security Finance & Contract Governance Analyst The Global Security Finance & Contract Governance Analyst is responsible for managing and sustaining the processes, tools, and analytics that give Global Security clear, auditable visibility into invoices, contract spend, and vendor performance across all regions. This role operates as the primary Global Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for finance systems and invoice/spend related questions, supporting local operations teams. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and systems acumen with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Finance Systems SME & Invoice Support Serve as the primary Global Security point of contact and SME for finance and billing systems as they relate to security invoices and capital project spend. Maintain standard invoice validation processes that connect billed hours/fees to timekeeping, service request, and contract data. Develop and maintain checklists, templates, and job aids for invoice reviews to enable consistent application of GM financial controls across regions and vendors. Maintain an issue and exception log (disputes, credits, corrections) and surface recurring themes, root causes, and control gaps for leadership. Spend Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting Build and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI or similar tools) that provide visibility of Global Security spend across regions, vendors, and contracts. Maintain documented data definitions, taxonomies, and metric logic to ensure consistency and reuse across reports and audiences. Perform ad-hoc scenario analysis on spend (rebids, rate changes, scope changes, staffing models) to support business cases, Request for Quotes (RFQ), and negotiations. Contract Spend Governance & Controls Track and report on contract utilization, ensuring spend aligns with agreed scope, posts, and services. Support RFQs, rebids, and contract renewals with cost models, scenario analyses, and historical performance data. Coordinate and document billing audits, including exception tracking, root cause analysis, and corrective actions with vendors, with an emphasis on systemic control improvements. Ensure governance documentation (SOPs, playbooks, controls) is current, accessible, and consistently applied globally. Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Build strong working relationships with regional security leaders, Finance partners, and Procurement to understand local needs, constraints, and data sources. Facilitate regular reviews with stakeholders to walk through dashboards, discuss variances, and agree on actions or control changes. Support internal and external audits related to security contracts, invoices, and financial controls by providing data, documentation, and clear narratives. Track and report on agreed improvement initiatives, including benefits realized (cost avoidance, hours saved, reduced exceptions). Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 35 years of experience in financial analysis, business analytics, contracts, or vendor management, preferably in a large, matrixed organization. Hands-on experience with finance and reporting systems and strong comfort reconciling data across systems. Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools to build dashboards and reports. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial and technical concepts to non-financial audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with security, facilities, or corporate services contracts and vendors. Experience designing or maintaining governance frameworks, SOPs, or internal controls related to invoices and spend. Experience using SAP, SAP Ariba, and SAP Concur to support end-to-end procurement, invoicing, and travel and expense management, including data entry, workflow routing, exception handling, and reporting. Prior experience building executive-ready dashboards and presentations for senior leadership. Exposure to global operations, including working with multiple regions, currencies, and regulatory requirements. Experience supporting or responding to internal/external audits and compliance reviews. Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is $77,200 - 123,400. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. 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