Duration: 12 Months—Possible extension
Description:
Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Corporate Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.
Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a
Financial Analyst to support our Business & Technology Services, office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Responsibilities:- Exercise judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility with a bias towards early action and cost/benefit analysis.
- Routinely perform financial planning and analysis activities for the Cybersecurity and Nutrition areas, which may include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, detailed variance analysis, headcount analysis, purchase requisition approvals, capital management.
- Drive the monthly closing process, including the preparation of journal entries and conducting research across multiple financial systems. Provides analytical insight into budget variances and performance.
- Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance vs. Last year, plan, and latest forecast.
- Partner with business to develop month-end analysis and commentary related to the financial close cycle and quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE) cycles.
- Understand the business as a subject matter expert, represents the business in finance decisions.
- Support the business in the forecast and actuals for Capital, project Expenses and Prepaids.
- Participate in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management and/or the groups supported.
- Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, directors, DVPs, colleagues and CFS team.
- Ability to synthesize, anticipate risks and opportunities, have clear priorities for both the divisions you support and the financial area, and ensure to submit the reports and analysis on time.
- Execute annual goals and objectives as defined by the Corporate Finance team.
Education and Experience You Will Bring:- Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
- 6 years minimum experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
- Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase, Power BI and SAP.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.
- Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit
www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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