Senior Analyst, Global Sourcing & Procurement (Revenue Operations)

Russell Investments•Seattle, WA

16d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst, Global Sourcing & Procurement to lead and manage the quarterly cost allocation process, including Index and P&R extracts. This hybrid role partners closely with Finance, IT, and Operations, ensuring accurate cost distribution to funds and clients, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, cost allocation, business analysis or process improvement.
Proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of SQL, Jira, or similar workflow and data tools.
Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of financial data flows, cost modeling, and allocation methodologies.
Experience partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as Technology, Finance, and Operations to deliver technology-enabled solutions.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

Cost Allocation Program Management Lead end-to-end cost allocation initiatives across departments, programs, or cost categories, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Design, enhance, and maintain cost allocation methodologies, applying sound financial judgment and documenting assumptions, decisions, and changes.
Own and maintain comprehensive documentation, including allocation methodologies, exception handling, new cost decision, governance standards, and audit support materials.
Partner with Finance, Operations, and program teams to gather, validate, and analyze cost inputs and allocation drivers; proactively identify risks, gaps, and data quality issues.
Prepare clear, concise reporting, analysis, and presentations for senior internal stakeholders and audit or external review needs.
Analysis & Process Ownership: Independently run the quarterly cost allocation process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of Index and P&R extracts in close coordination with Finance.
Serve as the primary business owner and subject-matter expert for the cost allocation tool and related extracts.
Partner with IT to triage, prioritize, and resolve defects, enhancements, and new requests; maintain and manage a backlog of technical requests and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Own the review, validation, and communication of business exceptions and newly identified costs.
Manage the end-to-end process for onboarding and passing through new costs to fund and clients, ensuring proper controls and transparency.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance scalability, efficiency, and controls within the cost allocation process.