Telecom Financial Analyst

Duration: 12 Months Location: 2 Broadway, NYC 10004 Position Type: Contract Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person Ceipal ID: MTA_FA414_MA Requirement ID: 5414-1

• THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE.
• **VENDORS*** Please note this position is for a Telecom Expense Management, in depth experience with data analytics and auditing Telecom expenses & identifying costs savings opportunities. PROJECT financial and analysis skills, not quite a PM.

SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE

The Telecom Expense Management Unit team manages costs associated with telecommunication services, such as mobile and landline communications, including IT services such as cloud services, and data center expenses. Identifies cost savings, optimizes MTA voice and data and wireless services-optimize telecom expenses ensuring cost efficiency in managing telecom resources effectively by tracking usage, auditing invoices, negotiating contracts and identifying cost savings opportunities and services. The incumbent candidate will assist in establishing and optimizing processes for the Telecom Expense Management Unit, including but not limited to, establishing processes for management, Analysis of spending, invoice analysis, reporting large data analysis and vendor payments. This position is needed to fulfill Strategic Initiatives recommendations to reduce unnecessary Telecom Expenses, optimize cost savings, resource allocation and streamline processes. Incumbent will be working with two Operations Support Analysts to support MTA IT Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit to manage the high-level data reports, performing in-depth analysis of projects and communicating results to leadership. In-depth experience with data analytics tools like Tableau, and the ability to work effectively with large data reports to ensure accuracy in Identifying cost savings opportunities and optimizing expenditures and invoice overcharges from carriers. In depth analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities for addressing complex challenges Manage high-level data reports, performing in-depth analysis of reports and communicating results to leadership, Familiarity with ServiceNow and Peoplesoft Superior Financial and analysis skills. In-depth experience with Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, databases, PowerPoint, AI tools, and other relevant tools. SQL is good knowledge to have. Experience in developing reports, presentations, and Power BI dashboards Able to identify, recommend, and lead cost-saving opportunities and process improvements Superior invoice analysis, reporting large data analysis and vendor payments. Experience in Telecom Expense Management, in managing telecom expenses, auditing telecom wireless, wired data usage and charges. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills – ability to summarize and explain complex information

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Establish/Optimize process to manage costs associated with telecommunication services, such as mobile and landline communications, in preparation for monthly carrier reports analysis for the department; Analyze report for data integrity. Establish/Optimize process, review vendor reports to reduce cost by eliminating errors by eradicating cost inefficiencies identifying cost savings opportunities and optimize MTA’s wireless, voice and data services. Establish/Optimize process to Analyze vendor expenses and compare to funding of contract. Establish/Optimize process to Prepare budget expense variances reports Establish/optimize preparation of reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, expense reports, and business forecasts Establish/Optimize preparation status reports on in-process and completed projects. To indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective. Establish/Optimize process to prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds Establish/Optimize process to track planned and actual expenses in support of the annual budget process Establish/Optimize process to Investigate and resolve project budget variances

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education Requirements BS degree in 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 Experience with ServiceNow, reporting and dashboards. Experience with PeopleSoft. Profound knowledge of analytical functions and table functions Ability to work with large databases and financial software applications Superior skills with spreadsheets and databases 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) 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 and data analysis using various financial system Excellent written and oral communications skills Additional Skills and Information Strong analytical skills/ Communication Skills Strong knowledge in automation- manual processes Ability to work with large databases and financial software applications Ability to identify trends analyze data and make recommendations Budget and project spend tracking Understand and be abreast new technology V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Twitter: #J-18808-Ljbffr V Group