FINANCIAL ANALYST - ERP PROGRAM BUDGET AND VALUE MANAGEMENT

Overview

Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

ORACLE PEOPLESOFT
ORACLE CLOUD
ORACLE FUSION

Job Details

Job Title: FINANCIAL ANALYST - ERP PROGRAM BUDGET AND VALUE MANAGEMENT

Krasan Consulting Services is a boutique professional technical services firm headquartered in Chicago, Il, and has been serving our State, Local, and Education clients for almost 20 years. We need skilled consultants to join our team! Are you looking for a change?

Job Description:

PURPOSE: Client is currently undertaking a multi-year ERP modernization program for migrating and upgrading from on-premises Oracle E-Business Financials, Oracle PeopleSoft Human CapitalManagement Applications, and Kronos Workforce Management System to the latest SaaS-based Oracle Cloud ERP Platform as part of business and technology transformation initiative.

As part of the ERP Modernization Program, the Financial Analyst - ERP Program Budget and Value Management will be responsible for managing the overall budget preparation, tracking, and reporting as well as program benefit tracking for the Program BRIDGE implementing Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP.

Qualification and Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, reporting, GAAP accounting, project management and grant reporting preferred.
  • Proficiency in financial software and databases.
  • Advanced competency using Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office products (Word and Outlook) required.
  • Proficiency in Google Suite software.

Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for the Program BRIDGE budgeting processes including identification of Capex and Opex spend, collaborating with leadership to develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring the budget aligns with Program and organizational goals.
  • Overall responsibility for the development and management of processes for tracking the Program benefits and key performance metrics.
  • Responsibilities include development of KPI definitions, the value engineering approach, the value case, a Program cost estimate, and the business case.
  • Monitor Program BRIDGE spending to ensure it stays within approved budget limits for each of the fiscal year and for the whole program, and provide and track monthly Budget Vs Actual Spend analysis reports throughout the fiscal years for delivering Program within budget.
  • Prepare monthly budget performance and benefit tracking reports with appropriate analysis, and provide briefings and documentation for tracking the actual program spending and adequacy of the approved budget for appropriate fiscal years.
  • Defend budget recommendations, and make recommendations for improving budget processes to optimize the Program Value.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports including budget to actual variance and ad-hoc summaries.
  • Assist senior management in establishing and finalizing the annual program budget for Board approval, providing technical and financial expertise as needed.
  • Evaluate project change request proposals; assist in the development of budgets, review and approve budgets for the approved change request proposals and recommend contract terms.
  • Develop and monitor budget forecasts to ensure financial stability of the program.
  • Work with stakeholders during project implementation to address budget, grant and reporting and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.

Type of Education and Certification Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field or comparable work experience required; CPA is preferred.

Type of Experience and Number of Years:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a public sector setting preferred.
  • Experience with Budget preparation, Value Management, Financial Tracking, and Reporting of a multi-million dollar long-term Cloud ERP Program is preferred.
  • Experience in non-profit GAAP accounting required preferably in Education (K-12) preferred.

Applicant Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a state-government background check and must meet eligibility requirements.

Citizenship/Visa Eligibility: U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Visa Sponsorship available. (for W2 roles)

Job Type: Contract W2/C2C Only

Duration: Long term

Work Location: Chicago, IL. - Hybrid

Krasan Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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