Financial Analyst

o Manage and tracking/monitor budget types such as capital plan, functional/RTB, business cost centers, Latest-Best-Estimates (LBE) ongoing costs to support the facilitation of leadership decision-making processes via financial management reporting for project approvals and changes.
o Track approved projects and authorized amounts, ensure cost centers are reconciled, and manage project reconciliations across systems including SAP (required) and Microsoft Excel.
o Process Journal Entry (JE) requests, manage purchase orders, track and process requests for Fixed Capital Deployment (FCD) extensions, and capitalization requests.
o Coordinate with Procurement to ensure integrity in Statements of Work (SOW) and enforce CFM policy, controls, and compliance.
o Manage procurement processes, reconcile vendor spending, and resolve billing issues with Accounts Payable.
o Track Capital Expense approvals, support project close-outs and capitalization, and update Latest Business Estimates (LBE).
o Collaborate with finance teams to prepare materials for capital plan and functional/run-the-business (RTB) budgets.
o Participate in financial management optimization, including process and tool enhancements, and support pilot programs and testing.
o Facilitate monthly and ad hoc financial management review meetings and guide teams in preparing Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs).
o Own the portfolio across projects, provide strategic insights, and ensure accurate financial forecasts and metrics through collaboration with business units and finance personnel.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):
The requirements described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Proven experience in a finance reporting and analysis role (2 - 3 years)
Proven experience in a similar analytical role supporting IT and/or business department
Experience using SAP for a minimum of 2 3 years.
o People person with ability to quickly build and maintain relationships.
Strong Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Smartsheets.
Experience using Clarity is a plus.
Tenacious, self-starter mentality.
Experience working with remote teams and with vendor resources
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Tenacious, self-starter mentality.
Strong collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.
Passion and willingness to do attitude.
Fluent English speaking is a must.
Are you open to look at candidates willing to relocate? No
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: Bachelors

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Proven experience in a finance reporting and analysis role (2 - 3 years)
  Proven experience in a similar analytical role supporting IT and/or business department
  Experience using SAP for a minimum of 2 3 years.

• People person with ability to quickly build and maintain relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Smartsheets.
  Experience using Clarity is a plus.

• What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
• Proven experience in a finance reporting and analysis role for 4 6 years

Examples: Bachelor of Science; 4 year pharma, health care, or regulated industry

• What type of environment is this person working in?
• Group setting
• Individual Setting
• Combination of both group and individual setting