Financial Analyst, FP&A – Technology Finance

Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI)•Charlotte, NC

18h

About The Position

The Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, supports core FP&A reporting and analysis while serving as a key finance partner for technology-related spend. The role prepares monthly financial reporting, explains performance against budget and forecast, supports annual planning, and assists with IT cost reporting, project tracking, and investment analysis. This position partners with Finance, IT, Operations, Commercial, and other business leaders to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and decision support while performing duties consistent with safety, legal, regulatory, and company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, General Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
1-2 years of finance, accounting, or analytical experience, preferably in FP&A, corporate finance, or technology finance.
Strong understanding of financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial models.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint; experience with Mekko Graphics is a plus.
Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle EPM, and TM1/Cognos, or comparable ERP and business intelligence tools, is a plus.
Exposure to technology cost structures, project-based spending, software or vendor reporting, capital planning, or agile delivery environments is a plus.
SQL knowledge is a plus, including the ability to pull, validate, or reconcile data for reporting purposes.
Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new concepts, understand business processes, and take on evolving responsibilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with both finance and technical stakeholders.
Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new concepts, understand business processes, and take on evolving responsibilities
Self-driven, proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mekko Graphics
Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle EPM, and TM1/Cognos, or comparable ERP and business intelligence tools
Exposure to technology cost structures, project-based spending, software or vendor reporting, capital planning, or agile delivery environments
SQL knowledge, including the ability to pull, validate, or reconcile data for reporting purposes

Responsibilities

Prepare management reporting focused on historical results, budgets, forecasts, trends, and key business drivers.
Produce monthly P&L reporting for assigned business segments and cost centers, including clear variance analysis and explanations.
Support the annual budget and periodic forecast processes by gathering inputs, validating assumptions, and maintaining financial models.
Assist with monthly reporting and analysis of IT spend, including labor, software, systems, infrastructure, vendors, and third-party development costs.
Partner with IT and Finance stakeholders to track technology projects, purchase activity, capitalization, cost allocations, and forecast updates.
Develop and maintain reporting for IT cost drivers, project estimates, and key performance indicators to improve spend visibility and accountability.
Support business cases, capital requests, and technology investment analyses through data validation, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
Perform recurring and ad-hoc analysis in support of Finance, IT, Operations, Commercial, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain and improve FP&A reporting processes and system infrastructure within Oracle and TM1/Cognos.
Use Excel, PowerPoint, business intelligence tools, and SQL where applicable to automate reporting, streamline processes, and reduce manual effort.
Prepare presentations using charts, graphs, and tables for the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and other stakeholders.
Maintain industry and competitive landscape analysis using quarterly earnings materials and other available industry resources.
Identify data quality issues, reconcile reporting differences, and coordinate with stakeholders to support accurate and timely financial reporting.