SCM Financial Analyst
The opportunity:
We are looking for a hands-on and detail-driven Operational Buyer / SCM Financial Operations
Analyst to execute daily financial and transactional activities within Supply Chain Management.
This role is highly operational and execution-focused, ensuring accurate invoice processing,
payment management, PO monitoring, and logistics cost control, while also supporting Financial,
Controlling and SCM community to avoid supply disruptions, and strengthens overall supply chain
performance.The position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, cost visibility, and supplier
performance, while actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
How you'll make an impact:
- Process supplier invoices end-to-end using VIM and SAP, ensuring accurate coding, cost allocation, and timely payment.
- Validate invoices against Purchase Orders (POs), contracts, and goods/service receipts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers, Finance, SCM, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage PO corrections and commercial adjustments in SAP when required.
- Monitor GR/IR reconciliation, aged POs, and outstanding commitments to ensure financial accuracy and timely invoice submission.
- Support monthly closing activities by maintaining visibility of accruals and resolving PO-GR-Invoice mismatches.
- Monitor logistics-related costs, including freight, customs duties, and transportation expenses, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance.
- Track spend and cost trends, presenting insights on logistics, duties, premium freight, and related expenditures.
- Improve payment performance by managing overdue invoices, resolving supplier payment issues, and ensuring adherence to payment terms.
- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve transactional issues and prevent supplier credit blocks or disruptions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process standardization, automation, digitalization, and reduction of manual interventions.
- Track key KPIs including invoice cycle time, invoice accuracy, blocked invoice resolution, GR/IR aging, on-time payments, compliance, logistics cost accuracy, and touchless invoice adoption.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 1-4 years of experience in Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procurement Operations, or SCM Finance support roles.
- Hands-on experience with SAP and VIM (preferred), with a strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Advanced Excel and reporting skills, including data validation, tracking, analysis, and dashboard management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify discrepancies, improve accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.
- High attention to detail and execution discipline, with the ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset, working effectively with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and business stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement focus, ensuring financial discipline, supporting savings initiatives, and driving process automation and standardization
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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