Associate - vendor Financial governance

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Associate - vendor Financial governance

Corporate Finance

• 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

• University (Degree) Preferred

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

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 

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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.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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