Finance Manager- Procurement

Finance Manager – Procurement
Financial Planning & Analysis | Business Partnering | Accounting
Location: North Chicago, IL
Schedule: Hybrid | Tuesday–Thursday Onsite, Monday & Friday Remote
Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential extension based on performance and business needs
Pay Rate: Up to $58/hr.
Benefits offered at a cost.
 
About the Opportunity
Orion Group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager – Procurement to support our global pharmaceutical client's Procurement Finance organization.
This role will provide financial planning, analysis, and strategic business support across Procurement R&D and Procurement Operations, partnering directly with two Procurement Vice Presidents to manage budgets, forecasts, financial performance, and business decisions.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded finance professional who combines a strong accounting foundation with hands-on FP&A experience, excellent business partnering skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can independently manage financial processes, communicate effectively with executives, and identify opportunities to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead and coordinate annual planning, Long-Range Planning (LRP), and Latest Business Estimate (LBE) processes for Procurement R&D and Procurement Operations.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts covering P&L, headcount, balance sheet, and relevant Procurement financial metrics.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial information within planning systems.
• Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and benchmarks, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial scenarios and recommendations to support business decisions.

Accounting & Financial Close

• Partner with Accounting Shared Services to support accurate and timely monthly financial close activities.
• Review P&L, balance sheet, headcount, accruals, and other financial information.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial results are complete and accurate.
• Apply US GAAP principles and maintain compliance with established financial policies and controls.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, supplier commitments, and related financial transactions in accordance with approval requirements.

Executive Business Partnering

• Serve as a key finance partner to two Procurement Vice Presidents, supporting their budgets and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial guidance.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, and performance analyses to senior leadership.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable business decisions.
• Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and performance drivers to stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support reporting optimization, dashboard development, automation, and AI-related initiatives.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and financial reporting tools.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or related functions.
• Strong accounting foundation, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and monthly close activities.
• Hands-on FP&A experience supporting annual planning, forecasting, actuals analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing budgets and partnering with business leaders to support financial decisions.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently engage senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience with SAP and BPC.
• Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI.
• Experience developing dashboards, automating reports, or improving financial processes.
• Previous experience supporting Procurement, R&D, Operations, or other large corporate functions.
• Experience partnering directly with VP-level or executive leadership.

What Will Make You Successful?
You'll thrive in this position if you're comfortable owning the numbers, partnering with senior leaders, and balancing traditional accounting responsibilities with forward-looking financial planning.
We're looking for someone who can confidently explain financial performance, anticipate risks, provide meaningful recommendations, and continuously improve how financial information is managed and communicated.
Interested?
If you're an experienced finance professional with a strong accounting background, hands-on FP&A expertise, and a passion for strategic business partnering, we'd love to connect with you!
Apply today or reach out to Orion Group to learn more.


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