Financial Analyst, MSO Services (32823)

The Financial Analyst, MSO Services plays a critical role in supporting the financial management of the Alliance's Management Services Organization (MSO) through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and data-driven insights. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate MSO expense reporting and providing timely financial information that supports informed decision-making for the MSO. The position partners closely with MSO department leaders, FP&A, and accounting to promote financial accuracy, consistency, and transparency within the MSO financial framework. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights for a broad range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for MSO departments in collaboration with FP&A and MSO department leaders.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance and collaborating with FP&A and Accounting to investigate and explain variances.
• Partner with the Accounting team during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to validate financial results and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide clear commentary and insights to support management review and decision-making.
• Assess MSO financial performance and cost structures, identifying trends and recommending strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.

MSO Financial Governance

• Review and validate invoice coding and payable transactions to ensure expenses are accurately recorded, appropriately classified, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Provide ongoing review of employee rosters for the MSO departments and ensure proper designation of personnel expenses.
• Perform general ledger reviews, reconciliations, and data validation procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Review MSA agreements to ensure alignment with financial reporting and accounting practices.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with corporate department leaders (e.g., HR, IT, Marketing, Compliance) to understand financial reporting needs and support departmental budgeting, forecasting, and expense management activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and presentations to support management review, leadership discussions, and strategic planning efforts.
• Analyze and translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for MSO department leaders and management.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain MSO-specific financial reports and KPIs to support transparency and accountability across functions.
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of professional experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related discipline

Performance Requirements:

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including an advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to effectively gather, analyze, and communicate financial and operational information, tailoring communication to diverse audiences across the organization.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as part of team.
• Experience using financial systems preferred, Adaptive Planning a plus.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Work requires hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility to complete errands, or sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally work environment may be very stressful.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Normal office environment. May view computer screens for long periods of time. Occasional evening or weekend work.