BC forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst for a Hybrid position in Minneapolis, MN. Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst Location: Minneapolis - Hybrid Anticipated Start Date: [5/30/2024] Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6 MONTHS Job Type: Contract Pay Range: $50-$80/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Summary We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Contract Lead Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, advanced financial acumen, and a proven track record of driving strategic decision-making through financial analysis. (Or) The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the consolidation and allocation of corporate expenses in SAP Cloud Planning and report building in SAP Analytics Cloud.
Responsibilities: · Lead budgeting and forecasting activities: Oversee the development of annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
· Consolidate and review budgeting, forecast, and quarterly financial reporting (QFR) materials: Gather and analyze financial data from various business units, providing comprehensive insights to support decision-making processes.
· Analyze budget and forecast variances: Identify key drivers of variance and communicate findings to the leadership team, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
· Perform cost analysis: Conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses for capital projects, evaluating investment opportunities and providing strategic recommendations to optimize resource allocation.
· Review & assist in preparing QFR packages: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to compile comprehensive QFR packages for distribution to corporate and senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Budget Processes and Financial Reporting: • Support the budget processes and financial reporting for the functions and non-finance workstreams.
• Collaborate with Enterprise FP&A to gather requirements and build reporting in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Make changes to existing SAC reporting as needed.
• Identify areas of opportunity to drive efficiency and automation of reports and distribution of information; partner with IT to execute improvements.
• Share key learnings in report development with the Enterprise FP&A team
Benefits: BC forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BC forward : Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BC forward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC forward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BC forward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BC forward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
