Strategy and Data, Associate Director (COE)

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. 

 

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

 

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Associate Director

 

Fitch Group - Center of Excellence is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our New York office.

The Center of Excellence team is responsible for building and transforming our shared services businesses at Fitch which include Real Estate, Facilities, Global Operations, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Travel & Entertainment. In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing data analysis, analyzing how the business operates and researching areas of the business that drive operational efficiency.  You will provide quality support and partnering with the shared services groups and create a reporting cadence that maximizes the output of the department.

 

What We Offer:

• High visibility to various departments of Fitch and it’s entities
• Be a part of a newly formed team structure that has greater impact accross multiple business lines
   

We’ll Count on You To:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on Fitch’s shared services systems and processes
• Build KPI’s, spend and supplier reports etc.
• Create efficiencies through technology or process for shared services categories
• Supplier Approvals that are generated from our supplier onboarding tool.
• Manage Monthly Rent Payment Approvals
• Review of Invoices due to Price/Quantity Variance from PO’s
• Manage functionality improvement, automation and digital transformation projects for Fitch’s procurement system
• Align procurement strategies and programs with the overall objectives of the organization
• Manage implementation of systems when opportunities arise. Evaluate current system functionality if needed and ensure new technology meets the needs of all businesses across Fitch
• Provide insight into market developments for source-to-pay and contract and supplier management.
• Assist Requisitioners with requisitions, purchase orders, approvals as needed

 

What You Need to Have:

• 5+ years’ experience in Center of Excellence, Operations, Finance or fields that contain strong reliance on data analysis Ability to analyze and investigate large sets of data in detail
• Proficient in SAP ECC, Oracle, Business Wearhouse
• Relationship building with both suppliers and business
• Attention to detail, analytical mind set
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point

 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with any of the shared services mentioned
• Lead and implemented tools for supplier onboarding or contract management
• System experience in SAP ECC or Oracle
• Comfortable with presenting information, projects, reports etc. to upper management level individuals
• Familiar with Agiloft Contract tool or system equivalent
• Familiar with Ivalua Supplier Onboarding tool or system equivalent

 

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they