Vendor and Financial Operations Manager
Core
Strategic business partner overseeing vendor relationship management and financial performance for assigned business units, integrating operational oversight with fiscal accountability.
Role type
Senior Vendor and Financial Operations Manager
Builds
Annual operating plans, budget models, vendor scorecards, SLA dashboards, and corrective action plans
Domain
Healthcare / Managed Care / Financial Planning & Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Annual budget development, forecasting, invoice validation, accrual management, vendor performance monitoring, RFP oversight, financial variance analysis, executive reporting, contract compliance, process improvement
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA certification, healthcare industry experience, executive presentation skills, RFP/sourcing process management
Technologies
Cognos, Hyperion
Responsibilities
Lead detailed preparation and management of annual operating plans and monthly budget cycles; integrate actual results into budgeting models and ensure consistency with accounting standards; analyze monthly variances and provide actionable insights to leadership; monitor SG&A budgets for cost efficiency; manage invoice validation, accruals, and vendor payment tracking; serve as primary relationship manager for assigned vendors ensuring contractual compliance and performance monitoring; partner with Procurement on RFP development and vendor selection; conduct regular vendor review meetings to assess operational performance; deliver clear and timely reporting on vendor and financial metrics for internal and external stakeholders; support executive presentations with financial summaries and recommendations; identify and implement process improvements to optimize vendor performance and reduce costs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
