GIO Technical Financial Analyst

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Owens Corning’s Global Information Services (GIS) provides a technology platform that supports the company’s growing global business needs. In this organization, the GIO Technical Financial Analyst is a key resource accountable for providing leadership and support to the Global Infrastructure and Operations (GIO) organization in the key areas of financial analysis, accounting control, purchasing administration, vendor invoicing, telecom and contract management.

Working closely with GIO leadership and team members, internal stakeholders (corporate finance and sourcing functions) and third parties, the GIO Technical Financial Analyst provides a critical service to the organization by ensuring complex elements such as contracts, leases, purchase requisitions, and invoicing are managed correctly and the policies and procedures used to support these areas are effective and efficient. This will be done by applying a high attention to detail, being organized, having a service mindset, along with sound understanding of financial and accounting practices and contracts management.

The role also provides valuable input and recommendations that help build year over year efficient budget plan. In addition, the ability to continuously improve or build new automated procedures will be required to ensure that those methods are current and meet the standards of the GIO team.

Reports to :
Director, Global Infrastructure and Operations

Span of Control :
Individual contributor; management/partnership of 3rd party vendors and suppliers

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Owens Corning specific business, finance, and accounting processes and operations locally and globally
• Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key business stakeholders; continuously enhance connection to remain aligned with core objectives
• Understand how IT financial analysis and budget processes are directly aligned with the company's strategic objectives by regularly engaging with key business and external stakeholders
• Position yourself as an advisor and advocate that brings the expertise, knowledge, and the delivery ownership of the role and associated practice

• Process all spending and invoices promptly to avoid supplier or partner service interruptions; report and remediate issues with payments, inaccuracies, or missing invoices
• Work with stakeholders and project managers to collect data and submit a monthly expense forecast aligned with accuracy targets
• Manage monthly cross-charge process and financial allocations to appropriate function and/or business cost centers; continuously track and report while partnering with key stakeholders to address any inconsistencies
• Accountable for monthly and quarterly financial closing; ensure all needed accruals are submitted and processed
• Provide monthly spending reports with in-depth analysis of gaps or variances versus forecasts, plans, or previous years; recommend and implement corrective actions
• Annually, lead financial planning and budgeting by gathering and consolidating requirements from GIO stakeholders, sourcing, and finance partners; compare to prior year and report findings for leadership approval
• Partner with stakeholders and project managers to monitor and track capital spend while ensuring consistent monthly forecast updates; validate in-service dates and work with owners on formal close out procedures
• Work closely with regional and global members within the department and function to ensure appropriate financial analysis and accounting control measures are met
• Assist GIS leaders or members with finance and accounting questions as needed

• Gain a thorough understanding of all contracts used by the organization, including maintenance agreements for hardware and software, services and support, equipment leases, and software or subscription acquisitions
• Regularly report, track, and manage day-to-day vendor billing invoices to oversee usage and ensure compliance, verify…