Business / Financial Analyst

The candidate will be responsible for financial management including but not limited to: Budget preparation and management, analysis, ROI, forecasting, financial planning, variance reporting and analysis, headcount and position reconciliation, labor and non-labor variance tracking and analysis, as well as budget financial controls, forecasting procurement requirements for new purchases, contract modifications, and vendor payments.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly budget variances/ expense reports for the department; Analyze report for data integrity, variances, trends and cyclical events.

• Review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and ROI.

• Track labor, non-labor and headcounts

• Identify the risk and variances

• Analyze ledger expenses and compare to budget

• Prepare budget variances reports

• Assists in the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets,

forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts

• Prepare status reports on in-process and completed projects. Indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.

• Prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds

• Track planned and actual expenses and support the annual accrual process

• Produce budget books, average rate tables, and other IT Finance reference materials

• Investigate and resolve project budget variances

Qualifications, Experience, and Education Requirements:

• BS/master’s degree in a Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred

• Experience with project-based financial management budgeting/forecasting and or auditing a plus

• Ability to independently compile, research and perform in-depth analysis of projects

• Excellent problem-solving skill and analytical capabilities

• Strong communication, analytical and data organization / interpretation skills

• Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy is required

• Superior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

• Financial modeling experience and understanding of financial statements

• Outstanding organizational and quantitative skills as well as experience managing and resolving complex resource allocation problems

• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently

• Ability to gather business requirements and outline business needs

• Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial system

• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully obtain cooperation and engagement from employees who do not directly report to this position

• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to creatively propose action plans to address urgent business requirements

• Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance Modules

• Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software and applications from the perspective of business management issues (budget, procurement, vendor relations)

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If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance and a strong analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to our company's success as a Financial Analyst.

Note: All positions at our company are paid positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75,740.27 - $110,848.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Will you require sponsorship either now or in the future?

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person