Financial Analyst - PVI Audit

Financial Analyst/Cost Analyst Location: Warren, MI (Hybrid: 3 days in office per week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) Employment Type: Contract (W2 through Bartech Staffing) Pay Range: $38 - $40/hr About the Role The Process Validation and Improvement (PVI) Audit team is a highly specialized group that leads supplier overpayment root cause analysis and end-to-end process improvements to reduce risk on Global Purchasing contracts. The team proactively identifies supplier overpayments, works with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain to recover them, and ensures contracts are updated to reflect accurate pricing. The work involves close collaboration with purchasing, finance, technical accounting, and engineering. Key Responsibilities Analyze contracts to identify errors and recovery opportunities Determine the root cause of pricing errors on contracts with the supply base Deliver high-quality audit results that clearly communicate contract issues to purchasing Work with key stakeholders to review audit results and agree on a recovery approach Support purchasing in supplier negotiations Drive timely closure of open audits and collection of overpayments Meet targets on key metrics, including contract touch rate, study aging, and cost recoveries Identify and collect annual supplier cost recoveries (target of at least $4M) Analyze ad-hoc reports and monitor reports for accuracy Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and written summaries of audit findings Perform special studies at the request of stakeholders or leadership Help coordinate financial activities within the work group, and assist with training and coaching other analysts Required Skills Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project) Experience with reporting and analysis tools and ERP systems (GPS, MGO, PDS, E-Squared, eSAP, MARS) Ability to interpret and apply accounting procedures and principles Familiarity with purchasing and finance environments, including policies, processes, and working relationships Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with root cause analysis expertise Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously under tight deadlines Ability to use uncertainty tools to provide a range of scenarios and decision points Project management experience Strong organization, planning, and data management skills Experience working in complex, global environments with global project teams Knowledge of corporate and unit policies and procedures Initiative, with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Audit, or a related field 5-7 years of relevant experience CPA or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred