Infor

The Financial Analyst assists with the preparation of Infor’s annual plan and monthly forecasts, prepares meaningful reports comparing plan and forecasts to actual results, performs sensitivity analysis on forecasts, actively participates in creating quarter end reporting, schedules and presentations and supports Functional management with other ad hoc financial projects.

A Day in The Life Typically Includes:

• Assist in developing annual plans, quarterly/monthly forecasts and financial key business indicators. Coordinate with sales and finance management to develop revenue/expense plans.
• Prepare plan packages & presentation materials.
• Prepare financial models and analysis related to Bookings, Pipeline, Trending, Headcount, Travel and Sales Rep performance.
• Prepare license revenue reconciliation for Business Unit reporting and work with accounting on any necessary reclasses.
• Act as finance approver to purchase orders, invoices, and hiring requisition.
• Prepare P&L reporting with variance analysis of financial data by comparing budget, actual and forecasted results and incorporate those findings into written commentary for Management.
• Develop and present proposals based on analysis with recommended action.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports, schedules and presentations.
• Design and automate models for reporting and measurement of accounting unit/company performance.
• Interact with all Infor departments to identify and implement changes based upon analysis of current systems, policies, procedures and processes.
• Monitors industry best practices in budgeting, forecasting and reporting and makes recommendations to management on ways to continuously improve and automate Infor’s forecasting process.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and special project work.
• Act as the liaison between business units and finance. Maintain strong working relationships with accounting, budget managers and operational executives.
• Monitor specific cost initiatives to help ensure targets are met.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other Business-related field.
• Excellent communication (verbal and writing) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with the general ledger and chart of accounts for variance analysis.
• High level of computer literacy including report writing experience and must have advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to quickly learn and understand financial processes
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and adherence to tight reporting timelines.

What Will Put You Ahead?

• At least 2 years of work experience in a shared service industry (especially in a Global Enterprise software company) with considerable exposure to financial planning, forecasting, modelling and analysis.