Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
We are seeking a highly analytic and detail oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join Sphera. This role will play a critical part the global forecasting, planning and reporting proccesses. Primary responsibilities including formulating analysis of financial and operational data to support effective decision-making that aligns with strategic and operational goals.
Core responsibilities:
- Assist in annual Hosting Cost budgeting and monthly forecasting processes including the analysis of monthly financial results against budgets and re-forecasting annual and quarterly projections based on current financial information.
- Work cross functionally with Product and Development leaders to assist with the execution of budget and forecast commitments.
- Prepare financial and operational KPIs, including analysis by segment, product lines and professional service projects as well as modeling of operating expense trends, while identifying areas of opportunity to improve results.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly cash flow statements as part of the close process and re-forecast cash flow projections based on current financial information. Analyze monthly/quarterly cash flow variances and insummarize explanations. Create cash flow scenario models to evaluate the impact of potential business decisions on cash.
- Assist with acquisition integration efforts including working cross-functionally, supporting due diligence efforts, and developing strategies for process integration.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 2-4 years of experience in public accounting (preferably Big 4), or 4-6 years of experience in a financial analyst or other related position
- Advanced Excel (including strong modeling skills) and intermediate PowerPoint skills required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fluid and fast-paced environment with changing responsibilities
- Alteryx and PowerBI experience a plus, but not a requirement
- NetSuite and Salesforce experience a plus, but not a requirement
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact.
Our Mission:
To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days.
We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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