Duration : 12 months contract
Hybrid
Top 3-5 skills, experience or education required
SAP experience - strong understanding and ability to navigate
Finance management reporting with the ability to communicate details findings to stakeholders
Ability to approve / monitor spend against POs
Capital / RCE - Request for Capital Expenditure - understands the process and getting involved as needed
Strong communication / written skills. Needs to be able to reach out and provide feedback - proactive mindset
The Finance Lead position drives the financial planning and analysis processes for several corporate functions. The Finance Lead will support strategic and technology investment decisions and participate in the annual financial planning cycles.
Key Responsibilities Include :
Leads and develops the annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required, including P&L, headcount, capital, and project expense projections for senior management review
Operates independently to prepare schedules and relevant analysis for each planning cycle and develops clear support for management review
Works directly with Finance Shared Services on monthly close process and financial reporting to ensure complete, accurate and timely monthly actual results, including variance commentary for P&L, headcount. Understands monthly results and communicates issues vs. benchmark to businesses teams to agree on resolution or action plan
Provides management with clear insights into drivers of business and financial performance and risk; assesses business / market opportunities and informs / recommends prioritization decisions
Leads financial reviews and approvals (purchase orders requests and invoices)
Leads ad hoc analysis, projects and process improvements as needed
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or MBA a plus
Minimum 6+ years progressive financial analysis and accounting experience
Ability to work independently and adjust priorities to achieve accurate and timely results
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate across functions
Proficient computer skills including Excel. SAP, Aspire, and TM1 a plus
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and aptitude for continuous improvement and change
Key Leadership Competencies :
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
Learns and grasps concepts fast and can change course quickly where necessary
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
Willing to learn new concepts and processes
Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality
Anticipates problems and opportunities
About US Tech Solutions :
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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