Supply Chain Financial Analyst

Forward Slope, Inc.•San Diego, CA

8h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Supply Chain Analyst, you will play a vital role in our operations and finance team, supporting key procurement and subcontract management activities while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance in our financial and supply chain operations. This is an exciting opportunity at Lyntris, as we are transforming our procurement and finance departments to enhance efficiency and innovation. We are seeking an analytical professional with a strong background in accounting/finance and a desire to learn procurement operations. This role is ideal for a candidate holding an MBA or advanced business degree who is eager to apply their foundational financial knowledge to help us build, refine, and execute our purchasing processes from the ground up. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule within our Corporate Operations Team, allowing you to balance steady operational support with the thrill of creating something new.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) and certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CPSM) are preferred.
Experience managing dynamic projects plans with a strong focus on a proven ability to execute
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex logistics and financial data.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL)

Nice To Haves

Experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the rollout and execution of approved procurement processes, ensuring all corporate purchasing aligns with established compliance and budgetary guidelines.
Conduct comprehensive supply chain financial analyses to identify spending trends, monitor vendor cost-efficiency, and discover opportunities for cost-containment and improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual supply chain budgets and forecasts. Monitor actual procurement spend, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to ensure purchasing compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. Conduct periodic internal reviews of vendor contracts and purchase orders.
Monitor purchasing-related cash flow, assist with managing working capital, and optimize liquidity through strategic vendor payment terms and inventory turnover models.
Support the broader finance and operations team in developing supply chain strategies, providing financial insights for supplier negotiation, capital investment decisions, and risk management.