Contract Professional

Contract Professional – Financial Reconciliation & Vendor Contracts

Location: Vancouver, BC
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Contract Professional to support one of British Columbia’s largest utility providers. This role will focus on the financial reconciliation and ongoing management of a portfolio of vendor contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, financial accuracy, and effective expenditure management.

The successful candidate will combine strong contract management experience with financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone comfortable digging into contract data, identifying discrepancies, monitoring vendor performance, and ensuring financial and contractual obligations are being met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial reconciliation activities across a portfolio of vendor contracts.

• Monitor contract performance and ensure contractual obligations are being fulfilled.

• Validate financial data and identify discrepancies, risks, and potential compliance issues.

• Take timely action to resolve contract and financial issues.

• Forecast, monitor, and report on contract usage, expenditures, and budget requirements.

• Support financial reporting and ensure adherence to established finance controls.

• Analyze contract data and provide accurate, timely business insights to stakeholders.

• Work closely with vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain effective working relationships.

• Monitor supplier performance and support initiatives to improve contract outcomes.

• Ensure contract activities comply with applicable organizational policies and procedures.

• Support sourcing, procurement, and management of goods and services contracts.

• Maintain accurate contract records, reporting, and supporting documentation.

• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement across contract and financial management activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful contract delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of contract management experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience monitoring contract performance and identifying and resolving contractual risks.

• Strong experience with financial reconciliation, contract expenditure monitoring, and financial data validation.

• Experience forecasting, tracking, and reporting on contract usage and financial information.

• Advanced proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Dynamics, and Project.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and provide meaningful business insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, contractors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of public sector procurement law and supply chain concepts.

• Strong working knowledge of project management principles.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and supply chain teams.

• Experience with contract forecasting, budget monitoring, and finance control requirements.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com