Remote Lead Financial Analyst
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Remote Lead Financial Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients for a Remote position. Responsibilities:
- Manage the financial relationship between the firm and key strategic IT vendors including SOW review and tracking, monitoring vendor adherence to financial contract terms, and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
- Monitoring and reporting key Program Accounting initiatives, including project financial reviews.
- Maintain and monitor IT Financial processes that are part of the project life cycle, including assisting with training for project managers.
- Serves as an educational resource to internal and external partners, as well as business leaders, to aid in the understanding of financial results and measurement systems/metrics.
- Provide financial consulting and analytical support, including budgeting and forecasting, to leadership of assigned shared service organizations.
- Serve as a mentor for junior IT Financial Analysts.
- Work closely with shared service leaders to understand business needs and requirements and ensure alignment of forecasts and budgets.
- Monthly accrual and expense re-class entry preparation.
- Audit task charge codes in Clarity to ensure proper accounting standards are followed.
- Maintain forecast of operating expense and capital expenditure.
- Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the annual budgeting and ongoing forecast processes.
- Assist the capital planning process for assigned organizations, including conducting research and analysis, validating business cases, creating financial models, and making recommendations.
- Analyze and interpret financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations to supported organizations to address concerns or areas of opportunity.
- Report monthly actual results against budget and forecast; investigate and explain causes of variance.
- Analyze trends, cost drivers, and highlight risks and opportunities.
- Provide financial analysis to help IT leadership understand financial results and support business decisions.
- Provide analysis for monthly management reviews.
- Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Company policies and procedures.
- Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or areas of improvement.
- Make recommendations to implement improved processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in relevant work experience.
- 8+ years of FP&A experience in a large corporate environment.
- Experience creating budgets and forecasts, reporting, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
- Experience developing and leading FP&A processes.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles required.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Experience with financial systems required
- Ability to work with senior management in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight.
- Must be creative and forward-thinking with high ethical standards.
- Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and a strong operational focus.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Ability to work within and meet established deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team fostered environment.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.
- Demonstrated knowledge of database applications in the business environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate business problems and apply applications knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts
- Strong leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to relate effectively with both technically and non-technically oriented individuals
- Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines
- Strong organizational, administrative and follow-up skills
Preferred Skills:
- Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
- Experience working in an IT environment a plus
- SAP a plus
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ . SGA is an Equal Opportuni Apply tot his job Apply To this Job