Spend Optimization Analyst - €65K plus excellent benefits

Job Title: Spend Optimization Analyst

Sector: Fintech

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: €65,000 plus excellent benefits

Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established global technology company providing software and automation solutions to the financial services sector. The company is focused on improving operational efficiency, leveraging technology and driving continuous improvement across its global operations.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global technology company in a commercially focused role offering exposure to business operations, data analytics, procurement and process improvement.

You will play an important role in analysing commercial data, improving operational processes and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and automation. The position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work with multiple business functions and gain exposure to technology-driven initiatives, including AI.

Who should apply?

This role will suit an analytical and commercially minded professional with experience in finance, commercial operations, procurement or a similar environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• 2+ years' relevant professional experience in finance, commercial operations, procurement or another analytical role
• Excellent Excel skills with experience analysing large datasets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across different teams
• Experience in team leadership or people management would be beneficial, along with an interest in technology, automation and process improvement

Role and Reporting Lines

Working within a commercially focused operations team, you will collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal and other business functions to improve operational processes and drive efficiencies across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support and improve procurement, vendor management and operational processes across the business.
• Analyse vendor and spend data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Maintain and improve key commercial and financial datasets, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Develop reports and provide insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Support and develop a predominantly remote team, coordinating workloads and improving ways of working.
• Work closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal and other teams to resolve commercial and operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes through automation, technology and AI.
• Assist with operational improvement initiatives, including project tracking, implementation and ongoing improvements.

Interested in this position?

To apply, please submit your CV to Aonghus who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.