Associate - vendor Financial governance

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Specialist - Financial Manager - IN A financial analyst supporting technology supplier relationships and governance operations of a portfolio of Client Services and Technology (CS&T) vendors with varying degrees of complexity and a budgeted annual spend of greater than $600 million. Part of a dynamic Supplier Engagement and Governance (SEG) team that will build TIAA CS&T vendor capabilities as one of four critical SEG organizational pillars. This position reports to the SEG Finance Manager Key Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for execution of financial management and governance across the vendor portfolio Executes against and refines existing vendor governance financial framework Proactively manages vendor portfolio financial risk; identifies opportunities for ongoing financial efficiencies Reviews and provides first line review of vendor invoices per contract terms Maintains central database for financial tracking purposes Reviews and presents all exceptions to the vendor spend processes Supports Business Leaders in the documentation, tracking, and projection of vendor financial spend Defines requirements for MIS/Dashboards to inform Financial Management decisions and actions SQL Proficiency Escalates material issues / risks for further review and escalation with relevant stakeholders and governance forums Works closely with business stakeholders (ex: Business Leaders, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, Service Delivery) to achieve desired outcomes Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC Must-Have Skills Financial Management & Governance Experience in vendor portfolio financial management, invoice review against contract terms, and spend tracking with strong knowledge of governance frameworks Data Management & SQL Proficiency in SQL and maintaining centralized financial databases with ability to define requirements for MIS/dashboards to support decision-making Stakeholder Communication Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills to present exceptions, escalate risks, and support business leaders in spend documentation and projections. Good-to-Have Skills Dashboard & Reporting Tools Hands-on experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI to complement requirement-definition responsibilities. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Awareness Familiarity with sourcing processes and contract structures to better contextualize financial decisions within the vendor lifecycle. Financial Forecasting & Process Improvement Experience in forward-looking spend projections and a demonstrated ability to refine governance processes for ongoing efficiency gains. Key Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for execution of financial management and governance across the vendor portfolio Executes against and refines existing vendor governance financial framework Proactively manages vendor portfolio financial risk; identifies opportunities for ongoing financial efficiencies Reviews and provides first line review of vendor invoices per contract terms Maintains central database for financial tracking purposes Reviews and presents all exceptions to the vendor spend processes Supports Business Leaders in the documentation, tracking, and projection of vendor financial spend Defines requirements for MIS/Dashboards to inform Financial Management decisions and actions SQL Proficiency Escalates material issues / risks for further review and escalation with relevant stakeholders and governance forums Works closely with business stakeholders (ex: Business Leaders, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, Service Delivery) to achieve desired outcomes Related Skills Accountability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, General Risk Management, Influence, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Vendor / Partner Management _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space. Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, se

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