Financial Analyst
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At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
Department OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity with high visibility in the Software Finance department. The mission of the Software finance department is to deliver value to the Software operations by providing financial support through timely, data-driven analysis, effective resource planning and management of business performance to help our business partners execute on their strategic and operational imperatives which contributes to a strong financial performance. As Motorola Solutions accelerates innovation through software, the finance organization has a unique opportunity to support the new Software Enterprise business unit.
Job Description
Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.
This role supports one of our fast-growing software divisions. In this role, you will be a finance business partner supporting the division leadership.
Develop month-end reporting, explaining major P&L variances
Understand the relationship of cost of sales to revenue and which levers to manage to drive up gross margin.
Assist in driving and projecting revenue and gross margin profitability through analytics, expense management, and variance analysis and investigation
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual budget forecasting cycles and working with department managers to collect inputs and perform analytical reviews.
Ensure data accuracy and reconciliation to financial systems.
Assist with financial modeling as it relates to departmental expenses
Additional Knowledge/Skills:
Strong analytical skills, organization, and curiosity to develop new methods and processes
Exercises good judgment, flexible, and comfortable working under time constraints and with multiple operating constituents
Strong system skills including MS Office, Oracle, and Hyperion are a plus
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
2+ years of experience working in Finance / Accounting / FP&A role
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.