Senior Specialist, Finance

Role Description

The Corporate Headquarters IT Finance organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Specialist to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, planning, and reporting. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Forecast and analyze Capital spend in support of monthly forecasting and annual planning cycles; make recommendations for cost saving opportunities.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly reporting including variance and trend analysis for management review.
• Maintain accurate records of all capital assets and their depreciation schedules. Track additions, deletions and transfers of fixed assets. Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of assets accounts.
• Develop, communicate, and recommend action plans in support of IT objectives to ensure financial targets and goals are achieved; elevate critical issues/recommendations to management to ensure proactive resolution.
• Support the development of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, perform variance analysis, and assist with monthly allocation billings.
• Streamline and automate processes for transforming financial data into decision making information.
• Support internal and external audit/compliance requirements.
• Prepare various ad hoc analyses, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work with management in other functional areas in a fast-paced, multiple project environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in financial management software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle).
• Proactive in solving problems and issues in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Background in budgeting and/or forecasting analytics.
• PeopleSoft Financials and Hyperion Planning experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $88,000-$164,000.
• The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $76,500-$141,500.
• This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.