Senior Financial Analyst - FinOps

US-CO-Littleton

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Req #: 96873
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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				Overview:

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Key Responsibilities:

* Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned IT departments, providing dedicated support for their financial planning, spend analysis, and operational queries
* Partner closely with the Accounting team to ensure accurate month-end accruals and reclassifications; deliver monthly executive summaries that link financial variances to specific business strategies and departmental milestones
* Develop frameworks to assign numerical and financial values to essential business functions, allowing leadership to assess and compare IT performance and cost-efficiency over time
* Create sophisticated financial presentations for upper management that go beyond the "what" to explain the "why," offering data-driven recommendations to drive operational efficiency
* Continuously refine reporting capabilities and dashboards to monitor performance and identify untapped opportunities for cost savings or resource reallocation
* Support the annual planning and monthly forecasting cycles for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with the overarching IT roadmap

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
* MBA or MS-Finance is a plus
* 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or accounting. Experience within an IT environment or a strong understanding of IT cost drivers (Cloud, Infrastructure, Software) is preferred
* FinOps & TBM Certifications:  FinOps Certified Professional,  FinOps Certified Practitioner or TBM Practitioner Certified 
* Cloud Platform Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Professional Cloud Business Manager, or Azure Fundamentals 

Skills and Qualifications:

* A rational, curious mindset with outstanding problem-solving skills and a meticulous eye for detail
* Ability to quickly grasp the IT business model and align financial reporting with company-wide goals
* Advanced MS Excel skills (complex modeling, Power Query) and experience with financial reporting systems (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, or OneStream)
* Advanced Apptio (TBM Studio/Cost Transparency) or Harness (Cloud Cost Management) skills
* Deep understanding of AWS cloud services
* Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to summarize complex financial concepts into easy-to-follow materials for senior executives

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