Information Technology Financial Analyst
hace 5 días
Philadelphia
Our client is looking for an IT Financial Analyst to join their team on a contract, remotely. Pay: $45-52/hour Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage the financial relationship between the organization and key strategic IT vendors, including SOW review and tracking, monitoring vendor adherence to financial contract terms, and reconciliation of vendor accounts., • Monitor and report on key Program Accounting initiatives, including project financial reviews., • Maintain and monitor IT Financial processes that are part of the project life cycle, including assisting with training for project managers., • Serve as an educational resource to internal and external partners, as well as business leaders, to aid in the understanding of financial results and measurement systems/metrics., • Provide financial consulting and analytical support, including budgeting and forecasting, to leadership of assigned shared service organizations., • Serve as a mentor for junior IT Financial Analysts., • Work closely with shared service leaders to understand business needs and requirements and ensure alignment of forecasts and budgets., • Prepare monthly accrual and expense re-class entries., • Audit task charge codes in Clarity to ensure proper Accounting standards are followed., • Maintain forecast of operating expense and capital expenditure., • Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the annual budgeting and ongoing forecast processes., • Assist the capital planning process for assigned organizations, including conducting research and analysis, validating business cases, creating financial models, and making recommendations., • Analyze and interpret financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations to supported organizations to address concerns or areas of opportunity., • Report monthly actual results against budget and forecast; investigate and explain causes of variance., • Analyze trends and cost drivers and highlight risks and opportunities., • Provide financial analysis to help IT leadership understand financial results and support business decisions., • Provide analysis for monthly management reviews., • Ensure knowledge, understanding, and compliance with company policies and procedures., • Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or areas of improvement., • Make recommendations to implement improved processes., • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in relevant work experience. Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred., • 8+ years of FP&A experience in a large corporate environment., • Experience working in an IT environment a plus., • Experience creating budgets and forecasts, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis., • Experience developing and leading FP&A processes., • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles required., • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required., • Experience with financial systems required; SAP a plus., • Ability to work with senior management in a cross-functional environment., • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight., • Must be creative and forward-thinking with high ethical standards., • Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and a strong operational focus., • Strong presentation skills., • Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality., • Ability to work within and meet established deadlines., • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills., • Ability to work in a team fostered environment., • Demonstrated knowledge of database applications in the business environment., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate business problems and apply applications knowledge to identify appropriate solutions., • Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts., • Strong leadership skills., • Good interpersonal skills., • Strong decision making skills., • Strong customer service skills., • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to relate effectively with both technically and non-technically oriented individuals., • Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines., • Strong organizational, administrative, and follow-up skills.