Supply Chain Contract Financial Auditor

Partnering with a global leader at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to drive financial integrity and operational excellence within a vast global supply chain. In this high-impact role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding financial resources, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring contractual compliance across complex operations, directly contributing to significant cost recoveries and shaping the future of transportation worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous financial professional to join a critical team focused on contract auditing and valuation. This is not just a number-crunching role; you will be a key player in identifying strategic cost-saving opportunities, influencing key decisions, and driving tangible results from day one. Your expertise will directly impact the organization's bottom line and operational efficiency, making a real difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive reviews and analyses of contract reports to pinpoint errors, pricing discrepancies, and strategic cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with buyers, procurement leaders, and diverse stakeholders to effectively present audit findings and influence key business decisions.
• Provide essential support to purchasing teams during supplier negotiations and spearhead the resolution of open audits to secure overpayment recoveries within defined timelines.
• Consistently achieve or surpass key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational targets, including touch rate, case aging, and total cost recoveries.
• Develop high-quality deliverables, undertake special studies as requested by leadership, and champion process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to team growth by supporting the onboarding and training of new team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable environment.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including expertise in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, and managing complex reporting data.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, with a proven ability to devise creative solutions that enhance processes.
• Strong capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, effectively prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines without compromising quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise presentation of audit findings to leadership and internal partners.
• A rapid learning ability and a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement and technical skill development.