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FINANCIAL PROJECT ANALYST
FINANCIAL PROJECT ANALYSTInfoPeople • New York, NY, United States
FINANCIAL PROJECT ANALYST

FINANCIAL PROJECT ANALYST

InfoPeople • New York, NY, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

I. Summary of the Function / Role

  • The Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit provides telecom services support, expense, and financial management support for the Client IT.
  • The candidate will assist in establishing and optimizing processes for the Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit.
  • Responsibilities include managing and monitoring spending, financial analysis, forecasting, planning, invoice audits, expense analysis, variance reporting, procurement forecasting, contract modifications, and vendor payments.

II. Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities

  • Establish / optimize process for preparation and audit of invoices, wireless plans, and wireless equipment purchases from all carriers.
  • Analyze departmental budget variances and expense reports for data integrity.
  • Establish / optimize process to review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and Return on Investment (ROI).
  • Establish / optimize process to analyze vendor expenses and compare them with contract funding.
  • Establish / optimize process to prepare budget expense variance reports.
  • Establish / optimize reports and analyses in areas such as Machine-to-Machine accounts, forecasts, expense reports, and business forecasts.
  • Establish / optimize preparation of status reports on in-process and completed projects, ensuring projects stay within budget (dollar and time perspective).
  • Establish / optimize process to prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds.
  • Establish / optimize process to track planned and actual expenses in support of the annual budget process.
  • Establish / optimize process to investigate and resolve overcharges and anomalies during audits and analysis of wireless vendor accounts.

    • Risks

  • Normal office environment, no additional risks.

    • III. Qualifications

    Experience and Education Requirements

  • BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in Telecom Services & Expense Management.
  • Experience with project-based financial management, telecom expense management, budgeting / forecasting, or auditing is a plus.
  • In-depth invoice analysis and auditing skills.
  • Ability to independently compile, research, and perform in-depth project and data analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Prior forecasting and reporting experience required.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and data organization / interpretation skills.
  • Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Superior skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong organizational and quantitative skills; experience managing and resolving complex resource allocation issues.
  • Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently.
  • Ability to gather business requirements and define business needs.
  • Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial systems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft Finance Modules.
  • Experience with ServiceNow Reporting Modules.
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