Financial Operations Lead, Vendor Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Facilitate comprehensive internal contracting procedures, encompassing SOW, PO, and MSA governance.

• Assess, process, and monitor vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, promptness, and compliance with contract terms.

• Oversee vendor expenditure and maintain precise records for budget forecasting and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with Strategic Finance on the allocation and reporting of vendor expenses.

• Assist with period-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations related to vendor payments.

• Work alongside internal stakeholders to enhance processes, address discrepancies, and guarantee effective vendor financial management.

• Provide insights and suggest process enhancements across the organization.

• Monitor and evaluate vendor headcount in accordance with workforce strategies and policies.

• Aid in administering vendor incentive programs while ensuring transparency and compliance.

• Discover and execute automation and process enhancement opportunities within vendor financial operations.

• Keep documentation current and support training for new or evolving procedures.

• Serve as a liaison among Strategic Finance, Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, Workforce Management, and other cross-functional collaborators.

• Assist with global vendor headcount tracking, vendor incentives, and overall vendor financial governance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience.

• Over 9 years of experience in vendor management, accounts payable, procurement operations, or a similar field.

• Strong grasp of financial procedures, contract management, and invoice processing.

• Capacity to collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective problem-solving capabilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred proficiency with financial and procurement systems such as Oracle and Zip.

• Experience in identifying and implementing process enhancements or automation solutions is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual base salary range of ₹2,590,000–₹3,700,000 INR.

• Potential eligibility for bonuses or incentives.

• Possible eligibility for one or more equity programs.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Travel Credits.