Sr Analyst IT Vendor & Financial Operations

Post Consumer Brands•Lakeville, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Post Consumer Brands, we’re looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations - someone who brings structure to complexity and makes things work better. As an IT Vendor & Financial Operations Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in managing and optimizing how we oversee IT spend, vendor relationships, purchasing processes, and asset governance across the organization. This is a highly visible, independent role where your attention to detail and problem-solving mindset will directly influence how we operate and scale. You’ll collaborate with teams across IT, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency - while identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver value. This role offers the opportunity to work on everything from vendor coordination and invoice management to asset lifecycle governance and financial reporting in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. At PCB, you’ll experience big company opportunity with a small company attitude - where your work is visible, your ideas matter, and you can truly make an impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in financial operations, procurement, vendor management, or IT support
Experience managing purchase orders, invoices, accruals, and vendor financial processes
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, reconciliation)
Experience working in ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, or similar)
High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams
Comfortable navigating complex processes and identifying improvements

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE, OnBase, Smartsheet, or ITSM/ITAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or distributed operations environments
Exposure to audits, compliance (SOX), or financial reporting processes

Responsibilities

Track and manage IT operational spend, including invoices, purchase activity, renewals, and vendor commitments
Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, including validation, coding support, approvals, and payment tracking
Support accrual tracking by identifying outstanding expenses and partnering with Finance on reporting
Maintain visibility into purchase orders, prepaid expenses, and vendor obligations
Prepare reports on budgets, spend trends, accruals, and vendor costs
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements
Create and manage IT requisitions and purchase orders in ERP systems
Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies
Serve as a key point of contact for vendor communications, including contracts, invoices, and renewals
Support vendor onboarding and governance processes, including preferred vendor tracking
Help govern enterprise IT asset management processes across corporate and manufacturing environments
Maintain tracking for hardware inventory, licensing, warranties, and lifecycle status
Ensure compliance with software licensing and coordinate audits when needed
Support CMDB and asset governance initiatives within IT platforms
Develop and improve standardized procedures across procurement, invoicing, and asset management
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
Identify automation opportunities and streamline workflows
Build metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership visibility
Partner with plant IT and operations teams to support technology purchasing and vendor coordination
Assist with financial tracking for equipment, devices, and operational hardware
Support large-scale initiatives such as system rollouts and facility expansions