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Financial Analyst

Optimal Inc. · Warren, MI, US

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Job details

Employment
Contract
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 26, 2026
Job function
Finance › Investment/Financing › Financial Analyst
Job description

About this role

Job Description

PVI is responsible to proactively identify supplier overpayment situations, collaborate with Global Purchasing and Supply Chain to recover the overpayment and ensure that contracts are updated to reflect accurate contract pricing.

Responsibilities

Analyze contract reports to identify contract errors

Provide high-quality deliverables to communicate the contract issues to GPSC

Interface with buyers and other stakeholders to review audit results

Support GPSC negotiation with suppliers

Drive closure of open audits and recovery of overpayments within stipulated time frame.

Meet or exceed all assigned KPIs and targets such as touch rate, case aging, and cost recoveries.

Perform special studies at GPSC or GBS leadership request.

Support new people training

Support and lead special project

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and Conditional formula

Ability to learn new process and technical skills at a rapid pace

Problem solving, critical thinking, and strong analytical abilities

Initiative to find creative solutions to improve current process

Desire for continued self-improvement and development of new skills

Ability to work independently with minimum instructions

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and develop strong partnerships

Strong oral and written communications skills

Ability to prioritize assignments / projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints without sacrificing the timeliness or quality of work

Review and analyze contract reports to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.

Strong Excel skills are key to success in this role, including hands-on experience with VLOOKUPs and working with reporting data.

Provide high-quality deliverables to communicate the contract issues to GPSC

Interface with buyers and other stakeholders to review audit results

Support GPSC negotiation with suppliers

Drive closure of open audits and recovery of overpayments within stipulated time frame.

Bachelor's Degree in related fields preferred but not required

Automotive background

2-4 years of experience

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