Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The FP&A Analyst – Mainframe will be responsible for supporting the financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes related to the Mainframe business unit. This role will focus on cost tracking, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and providing actionable insights to drive cost efficiency and profitability tracking for the Mainframe business unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Data Collection & Validation

  • Collect, validate, and reconcile cost data from various internal systems and external sources particularly for Hardware and Software

  • Maintain and update cost tracking spreadsheets, databases, and financial models.

  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all cost-related reports and analyses.

• Cost Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports to relevant stakeholders.

  • Analyze actual costs versus budget and forecast, identifying and explaining variances and tracking against expected customer deal models

  • Monitor and report on key cost metrics and KPIs.

  • Support the preparation of management presentations and cost review decks.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for cost centers and spend categories.

  • Work closely with business units to gather cost inputs and validate assumptions.

• Data Management & System Support

  • Enter and update cost data in financial systems and tools (primarily Workday Adaptive).

  • Assist with system reconciliations and data integrity checks.

• Process Improvement:

  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost tracking and reporting accuracy.

  • Support automation and standardization of cost analysis processes including by leveraging company-approved AI tools.

• Ad-hoc Analysis:

  • Conduct ad-hoc cost analysis and scenario modeling as required by management.

  • Support internal and external audit requests related to cost data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in FP&A, cost analysis, or related finance roles.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Adaptive, etc.) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CMA, CPA, CFA) is an advantage.

• Experience in [IT / IT Infrastructure / Cloud Services] preferred.