What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at w3r Consulting?
Job Purpose:
The position will be responsible for developing and managing complex financial models and monthly reporting packages to support ongoing strategic business operations and initiatives. The role will interface with Finance, Sourcing, business unit leaders, senior leadership, and external supplier account teams. As such, the role requires executive presence and the ability to influence and guide business decisions. The right candidate will be able to take the initiative in an unstructured and fast-paced environment. This role is a blend of corporate finance (FP&A), supplier management, and strategic analysis. This role will work closely with Finance, Sourcing, and Business Leadership on the development of strategies and will be accountable for providing appropriate and consistent financial and data analysis, scenario & sensitivity analysis, annual budgeting, on-going forecasting, and presentation of findings to drive performance / support optimal operations. Additional roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and 5 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials, OR 8 business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials.
- Knowledge of tools/applications used within Internal Operations (i.e. Blue View, Center View, Workforce Tools, PeopleSoft, Ariba, ITAM, ISAM, Clarity, eBudget) and experience with at least one tool or comparable
- Experience in SSD or ITG budget preparation.
- Experience in merger and acquisition activities requiring due diligence performance.
- Customer service skills including managing customers’ expectations and/or vendor relationships.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
- PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.
- Detail orientated
Preferred Job Qualifications: Experience with financial modeling
- Experience with complex financial modeling (i.e. IT, health care claims, and/or call center).
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and best practices
- Knowledge of IT hardware/software assets which include software licenses and maintenance costs
- Experience with business/financial models/business cases and forecasting
- Knowledge of IT cost structure used to provide in depth analysis around project costs (hardware, software, contract labor, absorbed labor and core budget costs)
- Knowledge of contractual language and structure used to conduct in depth analysis and supplier governance.
- One year of coaching or mentoring experience
