Associate Financial Analyst (IT Applications)

Associate Financial Analyst (IT Applications)Contract-to-HirePhiladelphia, PA or Baltimore, MD (Remote)Pay Rate: $34.00 – 40.00/hr.The IT Application Enablement team at one of our largest Fortune 200 energy generation clients is participating in Brooksource's Elevate Program and is actively seeking an Associate Financial Analyst to join its growing team. Brooksource's Elevate Program is designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates ready to gain hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to new technologies and enterprise-wide projects at a Fortune 200 company.The IT Application Enablement team is seeking additional operational financial support across its IT portfolio, with a primary focus on managing baseline budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and ongoing resource and contract planning. The selected analyst will collaborate with key stakeholders and portfolio leaders to create transparency into portfolio financials and overall health and to support the planning and execution of work. The ideal candidate can work autonomously and is eager to learn and grow in an agile, cross-functional environment. If you are detail-oriented, naturally inquisitive, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!Basic Qualifications:Undergraduate degree in related field.1-3 years of professional or internship/co-op experience supporting financial management within IT portfolios or projectsStrong understanding of financial reporting and basic accounting principles.Experience interpreting and pulling general ledger (GL) data from financial systems.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience leverage AI tools within MS Office.Knowledge of accruals, estimates, project budgets, forecasting, and month-end close.Understanding of contract and resource plan management.Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.Ability to create presentations and analytics on headcount data, financials, etc. to present to Senior Leadership team.Excellent communication skills and ability to work with IT budget owners and senior leadership.Experience with AS9 and/or Coupa is a plus!Familiarity with ServiceNow is a plus!Positive attitude, willingness and adaptability are critical soft skills for our client.Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business. management; proven ability to present to and communicate with Senior and Executive Leaders.Responsibilities:Support the coordination of IT portfolio budgets including both the baseline and project budgets. Coordinating the monthly close and forecast processes & related variance analysis.Independently present data and financial analytics to leadership.Proactive monitoring and tracking of IT portfolio investments to maintain enterprise-wide visibility in alignment with budget targetsMaintain and enhance relationships with Finance, Business Units and IT partners.Communicate status and performance to key stakeholders on a regular and ad-hoc basis. This includes transparency via monthly status reports, gathering and publication of monthly Performance Indicators (PI's), with supporting commentary.Facilitate and align IT investment planning, via monthly Project Authorization and Long-Range Planning for IT Projects; work collaboratively with IT and Business Unit Teams.Manage financial management process, including analysis of actual results to forecast and budget for labor/non-labor Baseline and Project Portfolios.Support project authorization process in various formats.Identify new cost optimization opportunities and risks.Interpret financial reporting and GL data to identify variances and validate charges.Assist with month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Support IT managers with budget, contract, headcount, and resource planning.Assist with long-term financial outlooks and forecasting.Support contract tracking, budget accuracy, and invoice validation.Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and optimization opportunities across IT portfolios.Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.EEO Statement:Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.