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efficiency, reporting accuracy, transparency, and controls.\nSupport implementation, testing, and ongoing enhancement of commodity risk management systems and technology platforms.\nPlanning & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner closely with Treasury, Technical Accounting, Finance, Procurement, S&OP, Commercial Finance, and Commodity Price Risk Managers to support commodity risk management objectives.\nSupport demand forecast validation and volume planning processes that underpin commodity exposure and hedge management activities.\nSupport budgeting, forecast updates, cause-of-change reporting, and business performance reviews in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.\nProvide analytical support for business planning, sourcing decisions, commodity strategy development, and financial performance management.\nBuild strong relationships across Treasury, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams, providing insights and executive-ready reporting to 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proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SQL, Python, VBA, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical and reporting tools.\nExperience with CTRM systems, ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and market data providers preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to perform data validation, reconciliation, valuation, financial analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.\nExcellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.\nProactive mindset with a willingness to challenge discrepancies, improve processes, and recommend solutions.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.\nDemonstrated success operating within complex matrix organizations and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting commodity trading, procurement, treasury, risk 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