Business Analyst IV

Job Summary Our client, a leading Gas and Electric provider, is seeking a Business Analyst IV to join their team. Location Oakland, California – Onsite Core Responsibilities Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, accruals, and long‑range financial plans for Wireline and Wireless telecom portfolios. Perform monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting activities. Identify and explain budget‑to‑actual differences. Monitor telecom expenditures, commitments, and financial trends to support budget management and strategic decision‑making. Partner with Finance, IT leadership, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and adhoc financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries. Conduct financial analysis to identify cost‑saving opportunities, spending trends, and optimization recommendations. Support annual planning cycles, monthly forecasting updates, and budget submissions. Review, validate, and reconcile telecom invoices, accruals, and financial transactions. Ensure financial data integrity across SAP and related financial systems. Support audits, financial controls, compliance requirements, and reporting governance. Required Skills / Experience (Must‑Haves) Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accrual management, and variance reporting. Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Experience interpreting large data sets and translating them into actionable business insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to present complex financial information to leadership and business stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Skills / Experience (Nice‑to‑Haves) Experience managing telecom expense management (TEM) programs, including wireless and wireline services. Knowledge of telecom billing, inventory management, carrier invoicing, and expense reconciliation processes. Experience supporting telecom Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACD) activities. Ability to create and manage telecom service orders and coordinate with telecommunications vendors. Experience auditing telecom invoices, identifying billing discrepancies, and managing dispute resolution activities. Familiarity with telecom inventory reconciliation and recurring cost management. Experience working with TEM platforms such as Tangoe, Rivermine, Calero, or similar systems. Understanding of telecommunications contracts, carrier pricing, service ordering, and vendor management. Experience working with Accounts Payable processes, SAP financial systems, and invoice payment workflows. Ability to support telecom reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational analytics. Key Competencies & Behaviors Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accrual management, and variance reporting. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Experience interpreting large data sets and translating them into actionable business insights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to present complex financial information to leadership and business stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Experience developing dashboards, metrics, and executive‑level reporting. Compensation & Benefits Approximate pay range: $80,000 – $100,000 (final compensation may vary based on factors). Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). 401(k) offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr KellyMitchell Group