Financial Analyst

Telnet Inc

Englewood, CO
1 day ago

$50–$52 Per Hour
Contractor

Highlights

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of financial accounting principles, including accruals, reversals, General Ledger (GL), and GAAP. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve reporting accuracy, and provide actionable insights to management.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Englewood, CO
Job Type	Contractor
Salary	$50–$52 Per Hour

Description

Senior Financial Analyst
Location: Englewood, Colorado
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Contract Duration: 3 Months

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and reporting activities for technology and IT operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of financial accounting principles, including accruals, reversals, General Ledger (GL), and GAAP.

This role will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve reporting accuracy, and provide actionable insights to management. Experience with enterprise financial planning and reporting tools, IT financial management, and technology cost analysis is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning activities for assigned departments.
Analyze actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances, and provide explanations and recommendations.
Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reversals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Partner with Accounting to ensure financial accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with applicable GAAP principles.
Develop and maintain financial models, reports, dashboards, KPI scorecards, and management presentations.
Monitor operating expenses, capital expenditures, vendor costs, purchase orders, contracts, and future financial commitments.
Support technology cost analysis, cost allocation, and financial transparency across IT services, applications, and business units.
Conduct financial analysis for projects and investments, including return on investment (ROI), cost-benefit analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Identify cost-saving opportunities, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve financial reporting and forecasting.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
4–6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related discipline.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
Strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts, including accruals, reversals, General Ledger (GL), reconciliations, and GAAP principles.
Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and variance analysis.
Experience preparing financial reports, analyzing financial performance, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness and ability to work onsite in Englewood, Colorado.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience in IT Finance, technology financial management, telecommunications, or a technology-driven organization.
Proficiency with enterprise financial planning and reporting tools such as OneStream, SmartView, Essbase, Oracle, or Adaptive Planning.
Familiarity with Technology Business Management (TBM), IT Financial Management (ITFM), or technology cost allocation.
Experience with Apptio Cost Transparency, ServiceNow ITFM, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of TBM taxonomy, IT cost structures, showback/chargeback reporting, and service cost allocation.
Experience with Power Query, advanced reporting automation, and financial dashboards.
Understanding of capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), and technology asset capitalization.
Experience with vendor financial management, purchase orders, contract renewals, and commitment tracking.
Exposure to financial business cases, ROI analysis, and investment evaluation.
TBM Council Certified TBM Analyst (CTBA), CPA, CMA, MBA, or MS in Finance is a plus.

Additional Information

This is an onsite opportunity based in Englewood, Colorado.
The initial contract duration is three months, with potential conversion to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting evolving financial processes and reporting requirements.
Strong Excel skills, accounting fundamentals, and financial analysis experience are essential for success in this role.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting their financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial systems experience.

Skills

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, 401K Match, Medical, Dental, Vision