Financial Analyst

This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site (or more as needed) and 2 days remote.
Available locations are 2 Broadway NY; JCC in Jamaica NY, Graybar Building.
Candidate is required to be within commuting distance of NYC to maintain hybrid work environment.

Overview:
The organization is seeking a Consultant to support and manage financial reporting and broader responsibilities across the full IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support the MTA IT Department, IT Divisions and MTA Agencies with the following:

·        Track IT contracts and collaborate with IT and Procurement staff to ensure renewals are processed without service interruption

·        Forecast and track actual expenses relying on excel expertise for daily model updates

·        Handle monthly accounting transactions including accruals, prepaids, reclass entries

·        Perform basic financial analysis including reconciliations, variance commentary, cost-benefits and budget optimization

·        Work with Budget Managers to understand and explain variances

·        Track and support consulting/professional svc engagements in Beeline Vendor Management System and assist with onboarding new resources

Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent, or 1–3 years of relevant experience (Tier 1)

·        Strong MS skills particularly Excel Expertise (Power BI a plus)

·        Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently in fast-paced environment

·        Budgeting-Variance Analysis and reconciliation experience

·        Ability to manage rolling financial models

Additional/Helpful Qualifications

·       PeopleSoft Procurement & Financial Modules

·       ServiceNow Asset/Contract Management

·       Beeline Vendor Management System

·       Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software, equipment and Maintenance agreements

·       SQL or Python for data extraction

·       Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards

·       Knowledge of Accounting and understanding of CapEx/OpEx treatment

·       Hyperion and PeopleSoft ERP

·       Experience with Cost allocation

·       Prior experience working with or supporting organizations within the MTA a plus