IT Financial Analyst

I. SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION/ROLE
The Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit team provides Telecom Services support, Expense and Financial management support for the IT. The incumbent candidate will assist in establishing and optimizing processes for the Telecom Services & Expense Management Unit, including but not limited to, establishing processes for management and monitoring spending, analysis, forecasting, financial planning, invoice audit and expense analysis, variance reporting and analysis, forecasting procurement requirements for new purchases, contract modifications, and vendor payments.
 
II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Demonstrated expert level proficiency in SQL, advanced analytics platforms such as Tableau, and the ability to work effectively with large data reports to ensure accuracy in identifying cost savings opportunities and optimizing expenditures and invoice overcharges from carriers.
• Establish/Optimize process for the preparation and audit invoices, wireless plans and wireless equipment purchases from all carriers, budget variances/ expense reports for the department; Analyze report for data integrity.
• Establish/Optimize process to Review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and ROI.
• Establish/Optimize process to Analyze vendor expenses and compare to funding of contract.
• Establish/Optimize process to Prepare budget expense variances reports
• Establish/optimize preparation of reports, and analyses in areas such as Machine-to-Machine accounts, forecasts, expense reports, and business forecasts
• Establish/Optimize preparation status reports on in-process and completed projects. To indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Education Requirements
• Master's 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 and or auditing a plus
• In-depth invoice analysis and audit
• Ability to independently compile, research and perform in-depth analysis of projects and data
• Excellent problem-solving skill and analytical capabilities
• Prior forecasting and reporting experience required - Strong Financial Background
• Strong communication, analytical and data organization / interpretation skills
• Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required
• Superior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)