IND Business Analyst II

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology, allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.

With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team. Because transformation takes a workforce. Learn more at careers.alight.com. 

Position Purpose—Specific Description

Brief summary of why the job exists, primary functions, and how it supports meeting corporate performance objectives.

Contract Management

• Must be able to interpret complex contract terms
• Able to unpack deal model and enter deal model data into financial tools and tie deal model info back to signed contracts
• Create calc tools/forecast files based on client contracts
• Maintain SLA Calculations
• Aid in contract renewal discussions

Forecasting and Annual Budgeting

• Responsible for developing & implementing monthly baseline operating plan at the beginning of each year (Detailed Bottoms-up Plan))
• Responsible for executing forecasting process on a monthly basis for revenue and estimated Variable Margins.
• Manage forecasts for Contract Terms (not just individual fiscal years) and meet all quarterly forecast and annual Plan deadlines.

Month End Process

• Manage month end close, working closely with revenue assurance group as needed, tasks include but not limited to:
  • Validate Revenue is submitted accurately
  • Variance Analysis
  • Expense Accruals
  • Topside Entries
  • Project forecast updates for R&Os

Reporting

• Able to use Workday & Adaptive Insight to create and maintain P&L reports for Client/BU Lead review
• Ad hoc P&L reporting as needed
• Present financial data to the Business
• Able to provide detailed, concise analysis on client P&Ls, reporting, and pricing to guide client teams and Client execs on driving improved margins.

Analyst in this position is highly independent and requires only minimal supervision.

Education, Certifications, and Work Experience

• BBA, B.Com., MBA Finance, ICWA, CA, CFA, CA inter.
• 3 years of finance experience working in a financial analyst role
• Experience in Corporate FP&A analysis a plus

Knowledge Base Required

• Strong business acumen, e.g. ability to interpret, evaluate and apply financial data/information to business decisions
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial models

Technical Competencies and Skills Required

Specific content or job-specific technical skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to consult effectively with senior level managers and clients on various financial issues, while
• Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Strong project management skills including the ability to plan, organize, and control activities, and direct and coordinate people to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, Excel (Knowledge of VBA and Macros a plus) and PowerPoint
• Experience with financial systems. Workday and Adaptive Insight a big plus

Conditions

Describes the nature of the work, job requirements, physical conditions, and work environment.

• Little to no travel
• Tight deadlines that require overtime during peak cycles

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve.

As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.  

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.  In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.