Financial Analyst

Consultant PositionThe organization is seeking a Consultant to support and manage financial reporting and broader responsibilities across the full IT landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Client's IT Department, IT Divisions, and Agencies with financial and operational activities.Track IT contracts and collaborate with IT and Procurement staff to ensure renewals are processed without service interruption.Forecast and track actual expenses using advanced Excel skills for daily financial model updates.Handle monthly accounting transactions, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassification entries.Perform basic financial analysis, including reconciliations, variance commentary, cost-benefit analysis, and budget optimization.Work with Budget Managers to understand and explain financial variances.Track and support consulting/professional services engagements in the Beeline Vendor Management System and assist with onboarding new resources.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent, or 1–3 years of relevant experience.Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel. Power BI is a plus.Ability to handle high-volume work accurately and independently in a fast-paced environment.Experience with budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reconciliation.Ability to manage and maintain rolling financial models.Additional/Helpful QualificationsExperience with PeopleSoft Procurement and Financial Modules.Experience with ServiceNow Asset/Contract Management.Experience with Beeline Vendor Management System.Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software, equipment, and maintenance agreements.SQL or Python experience for data extraction.Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards.Knowledge of accounting principles, including CapEx/OpEx treatment.Experience with Hyperion and PeopleSoft ERP.Experience with cost allocation.Prior experience working with or supporting large enterprise IT organizations is a plus.SkillsCategory - Skill - Required - Importance - ExperienceAreas of Expertise - Budgeting - Yes - 2 - 1–2 YearsAreas of Expertise - Finance/Accounting - Yes - 3 - 1–2 YearsSoftware Skills - MS Excel Advanced - Yes - 1 - 1–2 YearsSoftware Skills - PeopleSoft - No - 5Software Skills - Power BI - No - 6Technical Skills - Forecasting - Yes - 2 - 1–2 YearsTechnical Skills - IT Contract Management - No - 4