Technology And Strategy Fp&A Analyst

As a valued member of the Technology & Strategy FP&A team, the Analyst will support the Digital & Technology (D&T) and Enterprise Strategy & Growth Initiatives (ES&GI) organizations, being a trusted business partner to stakeholders. The position will be data, process and analytically driven, with the objective to provide valuable financial data and insights to D&T, ES&GI, and Finance leaders driving decision making, financial results and planned earnings impact.

You will

• Support the end-to-end financial processes of D&T and ES&GI organizations, including (but not limited to) planning, forecasting, variance analytics and allocations.

• Analyze and deliver the 3-year financial plan, incorporating system transitions, staffing, market trends, strategic priorities and implemented projects.

• Partner with key stakeholders by providing valuable insight into their monthly financial results, including projected results for the fiscal year. Convey and articulate financial impact of decisions.

• Maintain staffing data and corresponding financial impacts, in partnership with D&T and ES&GI stakeholders and Human Resource business partners.

• Identify and deliver opportunities that enhance processes through automation, offshoring, or elimination.

• Drive insights and analytics that provide technology and strategy leadership transparency into risks and opportunities of departmental expenses and spending trends, providing recommendations on efficiencies and/or risk mitigation.

• Partner with Sourcing to effectively capture fiscal impact of vendor spend and contractual obligations.

• Deliver Run/Change analysis to D&T and Finance leaders.

• Perform ad hoc analyses as required.

You have

• 2-5 years of finance/accounting experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

• Strong knowledge of financial analytics.

• Experience using Oracle, SmartView and Apptio a plus but not required.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours during peak sessions.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables and support multiple business partners.

• Ability to be a trusted business partner and to work in a team environment.

• Strong communication & organizational skills.

• Strong Excel skills (Macros, V-lookups, X-lookups, Sumifs, etc.)

• Willingness to learn and grow on the job.

• Ability to make suggestions to management based on analysis and work independently.

Location

Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC office; 2 days WFH

Salary Range:

$70,930.00 - $106,390.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

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