Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst (IT)

Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Work Duration: 12 Months + (Temp to permanent)

Job Purpose:

The position will be responsible for developing and managing complex financial models and monthly reporting packages to support ongoing strategic business operations and initiatives. The role will interface with Finance, Sourcing, business unit leaders, senior leadership, and external supplier account teams. As such, the role requires executive presence and the ability to influence and guide business decisions. The right candidate will be able to take the initiative in an unstructured and fast-paced environment. This role is a blend of corporate finance (FP&A), supplier management, and strategic analysis. This role will work closely with Finance, Sourcing, and Business Leadership on the development of strategies and will be accountable for providing appropriate and consistent financial and data analysis, scenario & sensitivity analysis, annual budgeting, on-going forecasting, and presentation of findings to drive performance / support optimal operations. Additional roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelor or Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and 5 years business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials, OR 8 business experience in corporate financial reporting and budgeting or IT operational functions in IT Financials.

Knowledge of tools/applications used within Internal Operations (i.e. Blue View, Center View, Workforce Tools, PeopleSoft, Ariba, ITAM, ISAM, Clarity, eBudget) and experience with at least one tool or comparable

Experience in merger and acquisition activities requiring due diligence performance.

Customer service skills including managing customers' expectations and/or vendor relationships.

Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes.

Detail orientated

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Experience with financial modeling

Experience with complex financial modeling (i.e. IT, health care claims, and/or call center).

Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and best practices

Knowledge of IT hardware/software assets which include software licenses and maintenance costs

Experience with business/financial models/business cases and forecasting

Knowledge of IT cost structure used to provide in depth analysis around project costs (hardware, software, contract labor, absorbed labor and core budget costs)

Knowledge of contractual language and structure used to conduct in depth analysis and supplier governance.

One year of coaching or mentoring experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Liaise with leadership and department budget owners to drive insights and understanding of the latest trends to help stakeholders make well-informed decisions. Gather and analyze key divisional and portfolio performance metrics and communicate these metrics from detail to summary level. Lead presentations to all levels of management within the organization.

Identify risks/issues and assist in making recommendations on process improvements to internal stakeholder teams and lead/assist in the implementation.

Create and manage complex financial models, benefit determination, and forecasting. Capability to build and analyze complex models to support ongoing business operations. Proactively communicate complex analysis in a concise, organized manner to both financial and non-financial senior leadership for decision making. Provide consultative services to business partners and senior leaders.

Review analysis of financial reports prepared by team, i.e. variance analysis, staffing analysis, corporate reporting of Budget. Actual, metric reporting. Present and advise all levels of management within Internal Operations and the Corporate Portfolio on budget to forecast as well as review budget for accuracy.

Consult and collaborate with internal and external teams (e.g. Project Management, Project Accounting, and ITG), coordinating processes and requirements to ensure accurate and timely delivery of analysis, business cases and project updates. Develop and maintain strong business relationship with business partners.

Review existing models for accuracy and build new complex models in regard to cost structure and funding processes. Analyze cost saving opportunities by reporting and measuring aProductst metrics to assess the financial success of the program.

Create quarterly IT capital forecasts for the enterprise. Create quarterly forecasts for IT core budgets.

Maintain up to date knowledge of IT receiving, shipping, Hardware/Software asset tracking contracts, workflows and practices. Ensure asset transfers are performed and asset records maintained.

Develop and analyze cost savings opportunities; reporting and measuring a Products metrics to assess the financial success of the program.

Participate in supporting key sourcing strategies as the lead representative for the Finance organization, who will be responsible for developing complex financial models, crafting financial recommendations, and leading internal/external conversations to achieve business objectives.

Develop and analyze cost savings opportunities; reporting and measuring aProductst metrics to assess the financial success of the program.

Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.

Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

Performs other related duties as assigned and ad hoc analysis as needed (cross company)

Develops automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data.