SSG NA Cost Financial Analyst

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Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for the North America service delivery organization Lead the monthly finance/cost operations review process Perform month‑end close activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance investigation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, resolving variances, and discrepancies proactively Focus on compliance with internal controls; Maintain documentation and schedules required for audits and internal reviews Budgeting, Forecasting Financial Planning (FPA) Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by gathering inputs from service operations, validating assumptions, and preparing financial models Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) for revenue, cost of services, operating expenses, and gross profit; provide actionable insights to drive performance improvements Prepare financial insights and commentary to support business reviews and leadership discussions Contribute to long‑term planning models by updating key drivers and evaluating scenario impacts Service‑Centric Financial Analysis Analyze profitability of service offerings, customer contracts, and regional operations to identify trends, risks, and cost improvement opportunities Track and report key service KPIs such as utilization, service revenue conversion, cost elements, machine months, claims/incidents, and E/R metrics Partner with operations teams to understand cost drivers (labor, parts, logistics) and support initiatives to improve efficiency Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with service delivery leaders, finance managers, and corporate teams (e.g., FPA, accounting, supply chain, tax) to ensure alignment of financial processes and reporting standards Participate in recurring business cost reviews to provide financial updates and operational insights Support ad‑hoc analysis for leadership related to pricing, staffing, costing, contract performance, or operational changes Process Improvement Systems Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy Support enhancements to financial systems (e.g., SAP) and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau), including testing and documentation Maintain data integrity across financial models, dashboards, and ERP outputs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, operations finance, financial controlling, preferably within a multinational organization Strong understanding of financial statements, U.S. GAAP fundamentals, and month‑end close processes Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, financial analysis, forecast and budgeting processes Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling) Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail Experience using AI‑enabled analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Copilot, Excel AI features, SAP predictive insights, Python) to streamline reporting, automate data preparation, and enhance financial analysis Experience in the services, technology, or manufacturing industry Familiarity with financial visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) Experience supporting regional or business‑unit‑level financial operations Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree 5+ years of finance/accounting experience We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lenovo