As a Business Operations Analyst for AARP Media Sales, this role provides overall Procurement and Contract Management (“PCM”), Accounts Payable and Business and Financial Planning operational support. Analyst is the lead POC for: AP review and validation; purchase requisition creation, review and tracking; Statement of Work/Master Services Agreement document review; Purchase Order tracking; and verification of internal expenses. Lead POC for contract workflows, from initiation with managers, to tracking in the systems, through execution. Advises business unit on contract process and document requirements; primary liaison between Media Sales and Procurement.
Provides financial and analytical support to Media Sales management as it relates to the expense budget, forecasting and the tracking of actual financial results. Primary liaison with ASI Finance and ASI Business Operations to ensure compliance to ASI standards and requirements. Represents Media Sales as a member of the Financial Hub which provides expertise and support throughout the Procure to Pay process.
This position also provides leadership and training to colleagues in Media Sales involved with procurement and expense transactions in Navigator and/or related enterprise systems. Collaborates with Office Manager on gap analysis, process upgrades, business continuity planning and training materials for support staff.
- Creates and distributes quarterly, monthly and ad hoc reporting to provide management with detailed views of YTD spending and expense limits to inform strategic decision making. Proactively seeks feedback from management team on reporting needs and incorporates feedback into reporting suite.
- Reviews contracts and purchase orders for content and accuracy of dates and dollar amounts, and related justifications, forms for approval, and any other required documents. Manages expenses using e-procurement tools; follows up with internal stakeholders to keep contract needs on track to meet deadlines. Responsible for doing change notices when additional work is needed or length of contracts are extended.
- Support department and ASI requirements related to policy and procedure, appropriate PCM/Cognizant (AP vendor)/Hub Team contacts to resolve issues, status of requisitions, PO’s and contracts, proper forms and templates, etc.
- Reviews accounts payable vouchers to verify business unit designation, and determine conformance with established policies and PO match detail, and readiness for Department Owner review and approval. Researches invoices for payment status, works to resolve invoice disputes on behalf of Media Sales. Maintains a relationship with vendors on the process and status of contracts and invoicing. Notifies business unit owners when approvals are needed for contracts and invoices.
- Produces detailed monthly expense accrual reports for the purpose of expense forecasting, tracking spending against POs, and analyzing budget thresholds and discrepancies. Research open purchase orders and calculate/record all pending invoice amounts.
- Participates in financial HUB meetings and training to receive and disseminate information regarding new policies and Navigator procedures; escalates functionality concerns and ideas in this forum. Participates in ongoing discussions pertaining to Navigator system development. Provides user experience feedback to system administrators.
- Responsible for tracking purchase card transactions (coding, explanation of expense, etc.) Oversees transactions for compliance with ASI policies, reinforces policies as needed. Advises card holders on budgetary allowance for card transactions.
- Lead POC for transitions between AARP and ASI. Responsible for collaborating with all stakeholders, building new relationships, learning the distinction between the parent and subsidiary policies and procedures, and tracking all YTD spending against existing and future contracts.
- Participate and deliver on other duties as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, management, finance or similar (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of relevant business experience.
- Ability to quickly grasp and apply Procure-to-Pay and Travel Expense policy and procedures.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to quickly achieve a basic understanding of AARP Services’ Business and Financial Planning operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and the Peoplesoft e-procurement, Purchasing, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expenses technologies is necessary.
- Must demonstrate analytical skills and be comfortable making qualitative and quantitative assessments of data.
- High-energy level, team player dedicated to excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and vendors.
AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.
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