Business / Financial Analyst

Location: New York, NY Hybrid, 3 days onsite or more as needed and 2 days remote
Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Candidate Requirement: Must be within commuting distance of NYC

Position Overview

This is a Business / Financial Analyst role and is not a technical or Technical Business Analyst position. The ideal candidate will have approximately 4 6 years of relevant experience supporting financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, contract tracking, and business processes.

The consultant will support the IT Department, IT divisions, and various business units with financial reporting, expense tracking, contract management, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis across the IT organization.

The successful candidate will have strong Excel and financial analysis skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume financial data and rolling financial models in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IT departments, divisions, and business units with financial and operational activities.
• Track IT contracts and collaborate with IT and Procurement teams to ensure timely renewals and avoid service interruptions.
• Forecast and track actual expenses using Excel-based financial models.
• Perform daily and periodic updates to financial models and reporting tools.
• Handle monthly accounting transactions, including:
  • Accruals
  • Prepaids
  • Reclassification entries
• Perform financial analysis, including:
  • Account reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
  • Variance commentary
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Budget optimization
• Work with Budget Managers to understand, analyze, and explain financial variances.
• Track and support consulting and professional services engagements.
• Manage resource and engagement information within the Beeline Vendor Management System.
• Assist with onboarding new consulting and professional services resources.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and management presentations as required.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate financial issues, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple IT organizations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely completion of assigned reporting activities.
• Analyze financial trends and provide actionable insights to management.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT, Budget Managers, and other stakeholders to resolve financial and contractual issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately 4 6 years of business/financial analysis experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel expertise.
• Experience with:
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Rolling financial models
• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Finance, Procurement, IT, and business stakeholders.

Additional / Helpful Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft Procurement and Financial modules.
• Experience with ServiceNow Asset Management or Contract Management.
• Experience with Beeline Vendor Management System.
• Basic understanding of IT hardware, software, equipment, and maintenance agreements.
• Knowledge of SQL or Python for data extraction is a plus.
• Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and CapEx/OpEx treatment.
• Experience with Hyperion and PeopleSoft ERP.
• Experience with cost allocation.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Prior experience working with or supporting large transportation, public-sector, or similarly complex organizations is a plus.