Cushman & Wakefield
Procurement Finance Program Manager
Cushman & Wakefield, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202
Procurement Finance Program Manager
The Procurement Finance Program Manager will lead our supplier financial management programtracking budget, actuals and forecasted spend, managing supplier spend accruals, overseeing accurate invoicing and collections, and assessing the EBITDA impact of procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, a solid grasp of supply chain management, and a proven ability to manage end-to-end supplier financial operations within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Invoice Creation & Tracking
Leverage negotiated contracts to generate accurate supplier invoicing, ensure timely processing and facilitate collections. Works directly with suppliers & internal teams to achieve successful outcomes. Spend & Forecast Management
Evaluate supplier spend reporting for accuracy and use spend trajectory and variances to establish budgets and forecast. Analyze and document variances across service lines and regions. EBITDA Impact Reporting
Track and report the EBITDA contribution of procurement-led initiatives, including savings, ancillary revenues, and contractual terms. Accrual Management
Partner with Controllership teams to manage monthly and quarterly procurement-related accruals to support accurate financial processes. Data Analysis & Reporting
Develop and manage financial reports and PowerBI dashboards that enable Procurement leadership and key stakeholder decision making across business lines and functions. Process Improvement & Compliance
Evaluate processes to identify gaps and implement controls to improve accuracy and efficiency of procurement finance operations, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal controls. Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with all levels of within the organization including Controllership, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Category Management, and Real Estate Operations teams to ensure financial integrity and alignment with procurement objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (Master's or CPA, a plus). 5-7 years of experience in procurement finance, FP&A, or supplier financial operations role. Strong understanding of supplier financials, accruals, budgeting and forecasting. Proficiency with MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP. Clearly and effectively communicates complex information, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Collaborates effectively with individuals across all departments and organizational levels to achieve shared goals and facilitate efficient workflow. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating agility in meeting tight deadlines while consistently maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
The Procurement Finance Program Manager will lead our supplier financial management programtracking budget, actuals and forecasted spend, managing supplier spend accruals, overseeing accurate invoicing and collections, and assessing the EBITDA impact of procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, a solid grasp of supply chain management, and a proven ability to manage end-to-end supplier financial operations within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Invoice Creation & Tracking
Leverage negotiated contracts to generate accurate supplier invoicing, ensure timely processing and facilitate collections. Works directly with suppliers & internal teams to achieve successful outcomes. Spend & Forecast Management
Evaluate supplier spend reporting for accuracy and use spend trajectory and variances to establish budgets and forecast. Analyze and document variances across service lines and regions. EBITDA Impact Reporting
Track and report the EBITDA contribution of procurement-led initiatives, including savings, ancillary revenues, and contractual terms. Accrual Management
Partner with Controllership teams to manage monthly and quarterly procurement-related accruals to support accurate financial processes. Data Analysis & Reporting
Develop and manage financial reports and PowerBI dashboards that enable Procurement leadership and key stakeholder decision making across business lines and functions. Process Improvement & Compliance
Evaluate processes to identify gaps and implement controls to improve accuracy and efficiency of procurement finance operations, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal controls. Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with all levels of within the organization including Controllership, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Category Management, and Real Estate Operations teams to ensure financial integrity and alignment with procurement objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting (Master's or CPA, a plus). 5-7 years of experience in procurement finance, FP&A, or supplier financial operations role. Strong understanding of supplier financials, accruals, budgeting and forecasting. Proficiency with MS Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP. Clearly and effectively communicates complex information, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences. Collaborates effectively with individuals across all departments and organizational levels to achieve shared goals and facilitate efficient workflow. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating agility in meeting tight deadlines while consistently maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.