Financial Compliance Analyst – Purchase Order & Transparency Reporting

Financial Compliance Analyst – Purchase Order & Transparency Reporting
 
Location: North Chicago, IL
Schedule: Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday onsite | Monday & Friday remote
Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
Pay Rate: $32-$37/hr based on benefit selections
 
Orion Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Financial Compliance Analyst to support our global pharmaceutical client's financial compliance, purchase order management, reconciliation, and transparency reporting activities.

This position will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, monitored, and reported in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in accounting or finance, advanced Excel skills, experience with SAP S/4HANA, and hands-on experience with purchase order reconciliation and forecasting. This individual should be comfortable analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management & Financial Reconciliation

• Perform purchase order reconciliation to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Support purchase order forecasting, tracking, and financial reporting activities.
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial transactions, identify discrepancies, and reconcile financial records.
• Review supporting documentation, validate transaction amounts, and investigate inconsistencies.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Financial Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor financial transactions and operational procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations.
• Review and analyze financial documentation to identify potential compliance gaps, discrepancies, or reporting errors.
• Document monitoring activities, findings, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate tracking and distribution of controlled documentation.
• Support compliance monitoring initiatives and ensure all activities are completed within established deadlines.
• Assist with financial data reviews and corrections requested by the Financial Compliance team.

Transparency Reporting & Aggregate Spend

• Support monthly financial transparency reporting activities in accordance with Sunshine Act and applicable corporate requirements.
• Review cash disbursement data and classify transactions into appropriate reporting categories.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and third-party vendors to obtain supporting documentation and reportable transaction data.
• Assist with the preparation, validation, and submission of aggregate spend reporting data.
• Enter and reconcile reportable transactions within designated financial and expense management systems.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, validation errors, and outstanding reporting issues.
• Ensure reporting activities are completed accurately and within established compliance deadlines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, Compliance, Commercial Operations, and external vendors to resolve financial and reporting issues.
• Maintain open communication with internal stakeholders regarding outstanding transactions, documentation requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Support management with financial compliance initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Handle sensitive financial information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, financial operations, or compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
• Hands-on experience with purchase order reconciliation and purchase order forecasting.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs, processes, and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or CPA certification.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Sunshine Act, transparency reporting, or aggregate spend requirements.
• Experience supporting financial compliance monitoring, audit preparation, or regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with expense management systems and financial reporting databases.
• Experience coordinating financial data and reporting requirements with third-party vendors.
• Spanish language proficiency.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive, analytical professional who can take ownership of financial reconciliation and reporting activities while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and deadlines.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working with large amounts of financial data, navigating SAP and Excel, resolving purchase order discrepancies, and partnering with multiple departments to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance or accounting professional looking to expand their experience in financial operations and compliance within a global pharmaceutical organization.


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