Procurement FP&A Financial Analyst

Position Overview

Are you a data-savvy finance professional looking to make a tangible impact on a global scale? We are seeking a strong Procurement FP&A Financial Analyst to drive financial reporting and analysis for our procurement finance function. This is a key strategic position within Randstad’s global food and beverage’s clients North America Procurement Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

As our Procurement FP&A Analyst, you will manage financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting across a complex supply chain network. Your day-to-day will include:

• Performance & Variance Analysis: Provide high-quality analytical support and commentary on overall procurement finance performance—including direct raw/packaging materials, co-manufacturing, and milk—to communicate variance drivers and root causes.
• Core FP&A Cycles: Support the materials finance team during Month-End Close, Annual Operations Planning (AOP), monthly forecasting (R&O), and standard-setting processes.
• Operational Control: Manage the month-end close and forecasting process for Operational Material Costs (OMC), including materials warehousing, freight costs, and waste.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain FP&A, Procurement Finance, and SPOC teams to deliver financial reporting requirements and translate complex financial concepts for non-finance professionals.
• Systems & Data Management: Assist with new product and renovation setup in Orsoft, and leverage big data sets to analyze pricing trends, forecast inflation impacts, and track productivity.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the digitalization journey of the Procurement Finance team by driving value-adding analytics and reporting in Power BI (PBI), while tackling cross-functional ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting. Previous CPG, Supply Chain Finance, or Cost Accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Solid understanding of COGS accounting and variance analysis.
  • Expert Excel skills with a proven ability to handle massive data sets and produce executive-ready work products.
  • Experience with SAP, Tagetik, and Power BI (PBI) is a major plus.
• Core Competencies: Strong systematic thinking, top-tier analytical capabilities, excellent cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.