IT Financial Forecasting Analyst

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission -critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewOur IT organization has a critical role in driving extraordinary business results. Through a strong partnership with other areas of our business, we bring innovative thinking to every conversation and deliver with integrity. We’re looking for people who bring great ideas and who make our partners’ ideas better. Intellectually curious advisors (not order takers) who focus on outcomes to creatively solve business problems. People who not only embrace change, but who accelerate it.
Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide insights and enable decision making related to the IT Budget. The primary mechanism for these insights is a monthly Financial Outlook Report which incorporates actual expenditures as well as forecasting of future costs. The role is also responsible for approving requests to spend money and ensuring that they are either covered within budget. 

Scope of Responsibilities

• Track & Report on operating (run) costs by vendor and IT service (Service Desk, Networks, Telecom, Software, Application Support, etc.). These are essential categories that we utilize to manage IT cost and are views that are not available in the standard financial chart of accounts.

• Review and approve operating expenditures (purchaser orders) to ensure they are in line with budget and forecast. Seek appropriate Sr. Management approval when they will have a negative impact.

• Ensure 3rd party supplier actual expenses are accounted for in the correct fiscal period. Submit accruals to the finance team as needed.

• Monitor 3rd party supplier orders that are prepaid and work with finance team to amortize costs over the contract period

• Review operational expenses for erroneous accounting and submit corrections to finance team to move costs to the correct department or project

• Track planned and actual cost savings and incorporate into financial forecast

• Forecast project spend (OpEx and CapEx)

• Build the IT budget in support of the annual financial planning process.

• Simplify financial processes and tools to reduce effort and enable faster execution of external investment spend 

• Support and understand the showback model that provides transparency for business partners to the financial effect of IT investment decisions.

Required Background/Knowledge/Skills

• Full understanding of common accounting concepts such as journal entries, accruals, amortization, debits, credits, cash flow, expense vs capital is a necessary

• Experience with budgeting and forecasting a must, including understanding of cash flow based reporting.

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex data

• Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred

• Experience with Apptio IT One (IT Planning) strongly preferred

• Experience working in an Information Technology organization preferred

• 3+ years of experience with Google Suite is preferred (especially Google Sheets). If none, experience with Microsoft Excel is alternatively required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, especially as it relates to financial concepts.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 3+ years of Financial experience required. Experience with technology and IT vendors is highly preferred.

• Candidates MUST reside in Mexico.

• English Proficiency is required.

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].