Lead Financial Analyst Next Gen Finance

Lead Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, Deloitte Services

This position is part of the FP&A team in Enabling Areas (EA) and will be part of the Consulting Next Gen Business Finance Team. The Lead Financial Analyst will primarily be the Finance Business Partner working with the ConvergeINDUSTRIES Hybrid Business Unit but will also have opportunities to support and be engaged in analysis and projects across Consulting as needed.

Work you will do

This role focuses on the quickly evolving and growing "next gen" businesses within Consulting that include hybrid/asset-based offerings, managed services, operate, etc. The Next Gen Business Finance team within Consulting helps drive adoption of consistent financial support and partner with the Hybrid FP&A and Hybrid Finance COEs to provide the reports and insights our leaders need to run these unique businesses in alignment with the guidance established by Deloitte Finance.

In providing finance-related services to the business:

• Explain, present and analyze the financial performance of components of the ConvergeINDUSTRIES "Next Gen" business leveraging reporting from the Hybrid COE, Operate COE, as well as Consulting-generated reporting as applicable

• Support asset specific processes, working collaboratively with other teams and individuals (e.g. Hybrid COE, Hybrid FP&A, Engagement Financial Advisors, Chiefs of Staff, FP&A COEs, etc.) to ensure coordinated and seamless support to the business leaders

• Support engagement reporting views as needed in support of understanding managed and staffed views
• Provide meaningful, actionable insights, advice, and recommendations on historic and the future financial performance to the Business' leadership
• Participate in planning and forecasting processes and develop metrics to monitor the performance against strategic objectives

• Support initiatives to help the business in achieving its strategic objectives
• Own and deliver a variety of ad hoc analyses and projects to deliver insights and/or process improvements to our leaders and team

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably 2+ years in a FP&A role
• Experience with engagement financial management is also a plus
• Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Planning and Forecasting
• Working with Senior Leadership
• Deliverable development
• Problem solving skills
• Quality and risk management
• Project management
• Change management
• Business process improvement
• Providing thought leadership
• Formulating and delivering action plans for high profile strategic initiatives
• Developing innovative solutions to business issues

• Accountability for Results: Holds self and others accountable for ensuring that results are achieved; Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision; Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibility; Sets high expectations for self and others
• Communications: Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to create as well as deliver effective presentations
• Creating Quality Deliverable: Establishes deliverable structure and content; Reviews deliverables of self and others team to ensure that they meet client expectations; Implements and enforces high standards for quality deliverables
• Developing thought leadership / innovative ideas: Generates innovative ideas that are sound and progressive; Challenges the status quo; Fosters creativity throughout area of responsibility
• Problem Solving: Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Providing Exceptional Client Service: Manages self and others to provide exceptional client service by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality, accountability, and integrity
• Motivating Others: Exhibits enthusiasm, positive professional attitude, integrity, reliability, and leadership
• Building Rapport: Leads by example; actively listens; Respects the opinions and perspectives of others; Demonstrates strong personal commitment to others; clearly states thoughts, ideas, and expectations
• Decision-making: Decision making skills, and ability to challenge, negotiate, and influence
• Accounting: Understanding GAAP and firm accounting policies and procedure

• Extensive experience effectively utilizing financial systems for operations, financial analysis and data extraction
• Advanced / expertise in Excel and PowerPoint and firm financial applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Actively teams with others and has strong communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems: SAP, BPC, Essbase, etc.
• Familiarity with Zuora a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• All candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed for their clients, however, depending on staffing needs, most positions are in-office-based with limited travel required. Ability to travel up to 25%. While 25% of travel is a requirement of the role, due to COVID-19, non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice.