Analyst II

Financial Analyst II – Expenditure Management Expenditure Management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Analyst II to support our firm's Supplier Onboarding and Supplier Enablement strategies. The Expenditure Management team sits at the heart of our organization’s financial operations, ensuring every dollar spent is accurate, accountable, and aligned with our strategic goals. We oversee the full lifecycle of company expenditures - from vendor onboarding and invoice processing to compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement. Our work directly supports operational efficiency, strengthens financial integrity, and empowers teams across the business to make informed, responsible spending decisions. The Financial Analyst II will support the development and execution of supplier onboarding and enablement strategies. This role is responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to improve supplier processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support informed decision-making. The analyst will partner cross-functionally to optimize supplier setup, compliance, and performance. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance supplier onboarding processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and a positive supplier experience Assist in developing and implementing supplier enablement strategies, tools, and best practices Analyze supplier and expenditure data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as onboarding cycle time, supplier adoption, and compliance metrics Provide actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making Assist with system enhancements, testing, and implementation efforts What you'll need Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 3+ years prior experience in financial analysis, supplier management, or related area Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable insights Strong attention to detail and process orientation Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions for a broad spectrum of business improvement opportunities in a clear and concise manner Prior experience with enterprise financial management tools a plus: Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Coupa Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau a plus Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please see our benefits page. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr