<p><strong>About the Company:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global leader in their industry, known for driving innovation and financial excellence across their operations. They are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Finance Business Partner to join their Americas Supply Chain team, partnering with key business areas to ensure operational success and strategic alignment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced organization where your insights and expertise will drive business performance.</p><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p>The Finance Business Partner will collaborate with the Americas and Global Supply Chain teams across procurement, materials management, and new product development. As an integral partner, you will influence strategies, oversee financial performance, provide data-driven insights, and manage the forecasting and planning processes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will empower leadership with actionable information to optimize operational efficiency and financial delivery.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor, driving performance and partnering on critical initiatives with Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Analyze major cost deviations and proactively identify risks to financial objectives.</li><li>Lead the Forecast and Planning processes across procurement, materials, and product development.</li><li>Collaborate on the creation and implementation of accurate budgets and forecasts for various initiatives.</li><li>Forecast impacts from foreign exchange variances, tariffs, and duties to inform purchasing and procurement decisions.</li><li>Develop, track, and align KPIs with senior leadership to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Review and enhance existing processes across supply chain functions to drive operational efficiencies.</li><li>Provide monthly performance results and insights to empower leadership decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with governance standards and support audit requirements when applicable.</li><li>Manage and control capital expenditure (Capex) budgets, providing accurate forecasts and reports to support strategic investments.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Take accountability for financial guidance and management across supply chain functions.</li><li>Build strong partnerships with Supply Chain leadership and other cross-functional teams.</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative, team-focused finance environment that encourages growth and innovation.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong relationships with Supply Chain, Finance, and Procurement leadership teams, both locally and globally.</li><li>Act as a vital connection between Supply Chain Finance and other corporate functions, fostering alignment and collaboration.</li><li>Clearly communicate financial performance insights, variances, risks, and opportunities in a manner that resonates across various stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):</strong></p><ul><li>P& L (Profit & Loss) financial performance management.</li><li>Optimized working capital management, including inventory and creditor performance.</li><li>High forecast accuracy for P& L and cash flow projections.</li><li>Implementation of streamlined processes for tracking performance and forecasting.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Contract Specialist</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> This role involves professional work in the development, coordination, and management of standard contracts. The Contract Specialist is responsible for preparing specifications, drafting requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations for bids (IFBs), developing and managing contracts, and supporting negotiation processes across a variety of solicitations. These may include professional services, materials, and equipment agreements.</p><p>The position works closely with internal departments to support the creation and evaluation of solicitations, while also facilitating contract management activities with external vendors and stakeholders. Contracts handled in this role are generally less complex in scope, though the position may support senior Contract Specialists on larger or more intricate agreements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and prepare contract specifications, RFPs, and bid documents.</li><li>Draft and manage standard contracts, amendments, and related documentation.</li><li>Participate in contract negotiations as required.</li><li>Assist departments with solicitation development, evaluation, and contract lifecycle management.</li><li>Coordinate contract activities with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.</li><li>Support higher-level Contract Specialists with portions of complex contracts as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Fast growing organization headquartered in Raleigh is seeking a Manager of Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate will possess several years of experience in Accounts Payable and supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business is required. <strong>Relocation assistance is not available, so candidates must be local to the Raleigh/Durham area</strong>. Essential job functions will include overseeing corporate accounts payable and time/expense reimbursement process, in addition to managing a small team. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of the supplier portal, maintaining the supplier database, and administering the corporate P-card program. Other duties will include monthly and quarterly reporting and month end close. This company offers a hybrid work schedule, an annual bonus program and excellent benefits, so please apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the accounts payable process, including invoice coding, check runs, and ACH transactions.</p><p>• Oversee corporate time and expense reimbursement processes to ensure accurate and timely payments.</p><p>• Manage and maintain the supplier database and supplier portal for accurate records and streamlined operations.</p><p>• Administer the corporate P-card program and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Handle monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including preparing reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process for accounts payable </p><p>• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure vendor payments are processed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to improve vendor management processes and build strong partnerships.</p><p>• Utilize AI software and SAP Financials to optimize accounts payable workflows and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with Form 1099 reporting requirements and other regulatory standards.</p>
