Associate - vendor Financial governance

Specialist - Financial Manager - IN A financial analyst supporting technology supplier relationships and governance operations of a portfolio of Client Services and Technology (CS&T) vendors with varying degrees of complexity and a budgeted annual spend of greater than $600 million. Part of a dynamic Supplier Engagement and Governance (SEG) team that will build TIAA CS&T vendor capabilities as one of four critical SEG organizational pillars. This position reports to the SEG Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for execution of financial management and governance across the vendor portfolio

Executes against and refines existing vendor governance financial framework

Proactively manages vendor portfolio financial risk; identifies opportunities for ongoing financial efficiencies

Reviews and provides first line review of vendor invoices per contract terms

Maintains central database for financial tracking purposes

Reviews and presents all exceptions to the vendor spend processes

Supports Business Leaders in the documentation, tracking, and projection of vendor financial spend

Defines requirements for MIS/Dashboards to inform Financial Management decisions and actions

SQL Proficiency

Escalates material issues / risks for further review and escalation with relevant stakeholders and governance forums

Works closely with business stakeholders (ex: Business Leaders, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, Service Delivery) to achieve desired outcomes Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level 7IC

Must-Have Skills Financial Management & Governance Experience in vendor portfolio financial management, invoice review against contract terms, and spend tracking with strong knowledge of governance frameworks Data Management & SQL Proficiency in SQL and maintaining centralized financial databases with ability to define requirements for MIS/dashboards to support decision-making Stakeholder Communication Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to present exceptions, escalate risks, and support business leaders in spend documentation and projections.   Good-to-Have Skills Dashboard & Reporting Tools Hands-on experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI to complement requirement-definition responsibilities. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Awareness Familiarity with sourcing processes and contract structures to better contextualize financial decisions within the vendor lifecycle. Financial Forecasting & Process Improvement Experience in forward-looking spend projections and a demonstrated ability to refine governance processes for ongoing efficiency gains.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for execution of   financial management   and governance across the vendor portfolio  

Executes against and refines existing vendor governance financial framework  

Proactively manages vendor portfolio financial risk;   identifies   opportunities for ongoing financial efficiencies  

Reviews and provides first line review of vendor invoices per contract terms   

Maintains central database for financial tracking purposes  

Reviews and presents all exceptions to the vendor spend processes  

Supports Business Leaders in the documentation, tracking, and projection of vendor financial spend   

Defines requirements for MIS/Dashboards to inform Financial Management decisions and actions  

SQL Proficiency  

Escalates material issues / risks for further review and escalation with relevant stakeholders and governance forums  

Works closely with business stakeholders (ex: Business Leaders, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, Service Delivery) to achieve desired outcomes  

Related Skills

Accountability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor / Partner Management _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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