Sr Analyst Merch Payable FinOps

Job Id: R0000441743

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Finance Operations is transforming for the better. As so much more than a behind-the-scenes number-cruncher, you will be a truly be a collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work. Your role will be critical to ensure the success of Target’s business initiatives and core retail operations.

As Senior Analyst Accounts Payables, you are primarily responsible for supporting multiple accounts payables projects that are focused on improving processes, technology, system, operations etc. In this role, you will not only play a critical role in driving key initiatives but also in ensuring the health of accounts payable process.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Senior Manager accounts for payables by leading various projects across Accounts Payables, including potential cross-functional projects. Projects may include system transitions, improving vendor experience, influencing upstream fixes, and improving processes Prepare program dashboards summarizing the status and updates for all projects, including project timelines, potential outcomes, dependencies, risks, etc. Leverage data & analytics or collaborate with data analytics partners to identify potential gaps in systems, processes, or operations and recommend potential solutions to the business Collaborate with product, engineering, cross functional teams and process excellence team to drive key products, technology, and process changes that improve the overall efficiency of the Accounts Payables process Collaborate with Accounts Payables Analysts and leaders to drive process improvements, accuracy improvements & eliminate nonvalue added activities Provides extraordinary customer service to vendors by ensuring on-time payments and resolving disputes by collaborating with Merchants, Vendor Relations and Transportation.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Senior Manager, Accounts Payables at Target in India.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Commerce Degree in Accounting & Finance
• 8+ years’ experience and Accounts Payables expertise is mandatory.
• Proven excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with large sets of data & derive actionable insights
• Experience collaborating effectively across functional areas
• Advanced excel knowledge
• Hands-on experience on SAP/Mainframe processing systems

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous project management experience