Sr Finance Analyst
About The Position
Key functions include overseeing the review and approval of financial budget including initial set-up and budget changes/transfers, financial close-out, ad-hoc project reporting including projection of project spend, and other financial analysis to support project management accounting while ensuring compliance requirements and controls are achieved. Assist in the development of the annual operating plan and forecasts by partnering with the business leaders in Project & Development Services. Produce and analyze financial data monthly, including variance analysis to prior year, annual operating plan and forecasts. Assist with preparation of the business monthly financial presentations. Support Managers and leadership with the development of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilities. Review monthly and annual operating results, coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budget, etc., which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance plans. Provide insightful analysis of financial results to business leaders and perform ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving and business improving recommendations. Design and build dynamic financial models to facilitate the understanding between drivers and results and communicate results to finance and business leaders. Research, analyze and evaluate expense and revenue (charge-back) information and data relating to the market and/or region. Use logic and reasoning to identify relative strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Work with cross-functional teams to manage P&L expectations. Serve as the primary front-line liaison between Finance & Project Management and Space Management Operations teams and leaders. Partner with FP&A leadership to drive better reporting and continuous process improvement. Gather and validate data to update various quarterly and periodic activity reports. Develop and maintain finance business intelligence (B.I.) dashboards and underlying data sources and data management processes. Identify, prioritize and find resolutions to reported problems, from analyzing root cause to implementing solutions that will reduce cost and time associated with support. Develop training materials and procedures, and coordinate training of users in the proper use of financial and operational tools. Provide guidance and instructions to managers on Financial processes and how to accomplish computer-based tasks. Identify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs, classes, and teaching or instructing others. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily tasks.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Strong financial systems experience, preferably Essbase and Hyperion Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
- Experience with cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting, financial modeling and business analysis
- Comfortable working within a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills, and excellent work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- MBA/CPA preferred
- Knowledge of Salesforce, Smartsheet & other BI tools preferred
- Experience with Google Docs, Sheet, and Slide desired
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the review and approval of financial budget including initial set-up and budget changes/transfers
- Financial close-out
- Ad-hoc project reporting including projection of project spend
- Other financial analysis to support project management accounting while ensuring compliance requirements and controls are achieved
- Assist in the development of the annual operating plan and forecasts by partnering with the business leaders in Project & Development Services
- Produce and analyze financial data monthly, including variance analysis to prior year, annual operating plan and forecasts
- Assist with preparation of the business monthly financial presentations
- Support Managers and leadership with the development of the annual business plan, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilities
- Review monthly and annual operating results, coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budget, etc., which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance plans
- Provide insightful analysis of financial results to business leaders and perform ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving and business improving recommendations
- Design and build dynamic financial models to facilitate the understanding between drivers and results and communicate results to finance and business leaders
- Research, analyze and evaluate expense and revenue (charge-back) information and data relating to the market and/or region
- Use logic and reasoning to identify relative strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Work with cross-functional teams to manage P&L expectations
- Serve as the primary front-line liaison between Finance & Project Management and Space Management Operations teams and leaders
- Partner with FP&A leadership to drive better reporting and continuous process improvement
- Gather and validate data to update various quarterly and periodic activity reports
- Develop and maintain finance business intelligence (B.I.) dashboards and underlying data sources and data management processes
- Identify, prioritize and find resolutions to reported problems, from analyzing root cause to implementing solutions that will reduce cost and time associated with support
- Develop training materials and procedures, and coordinate training of users in the proper use of financial and operational tools
- Provide guidance and instructions to managers on Financial processes and how to accomplish computer-based tasks
- Identify educational needs of others, develop formal education or training programs, classes, and teaching or instructing others
- Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily tasks
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life, and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
