Technical Analyst - Budget

Technical Analyst - Budget

Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Finance or Business required or equivalent experience

Experience: Minimally 3-5 years of Accounting, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling or Strategic Planning Field
Experience: 3 plus years experience within the wireless industry
Experience in VZW budgeting process
Strong Proficiency in MS Excel and Power Point
Knowledge of VZW key financial systems; Hyperion Sybase, PeopleSoft, EBACE and Budget Planning Tool
Knowledge of GAAP and SOP98 Guidelines for Internally Developed Software & Software Development Lifecycle
Strong analytical, quantitative skills,
Proactive thinking abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience with databases- Microsoft Access
Knowledge of asset optimization planning
Ability to solve problems independently, quickly, thoroughly and communicate them clearly to upper management
Ability to perform and complete projects under aggressive time lines
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail in deliverables
Work well independently
Ability to interact effectively within and across organizationsThe Technical Analyst (Budget and Finance) is a new position responsible for providing financial analysis and budget management support for the IT Program Management, Enterprise Testing teams and Emerging Business Projects; serving as the primary point of contact for all financial related issues and working directly with other team members / organizations / departments as required. The role is responsible for analysis and reporting at the SVP and Cost Center level, and to develop reports at the Director and team level, as needed.

The position will be responsible for coordinating and managing the Expense, Capital Budget Development and Forecast process. In addition, the position will also prepare, analyze and consolidate Program Management and Enterprise Testing and Emerging Business projects financial / budget information. The Technical Analyst will provide initial and re-look budgets on demand, and prepare financial models to evaluate project financials. The Technical Analyst will resolve budget issues should they arise and will maintain monthly budget vs. Actual reporting with detailed variance analysis.

The Technical Analyst will monitor and maintain the monthly close process; submit month-end accruals, reaccruals, and re-classes as required. In addition, the Technical Analyst will support the PeopleSoft procurement and purchase order process, reviewing requisitions for appropriate accounting and against budget, review invoices for signature/payment and monitor Xign for invoice approvals, including bearing the ultimate responsibility for accuracy, timeliness and authorization/validation of each such invoice and the overall process.

The Technical Analyst will track and maintain contractors (in Fieldglass) and employee headcount reporting / availability. The Technical Analyst will monitor and maintain reports on Program Management and Enterprise Testing labor projects in Peoplesoft. Additionally, the Technical Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining financial models and metrics, as requested.

The Technical Analyst will develop and provide key input into business cases (or develop the business case) for proposed projects, including emerging business projects, and develop and maintain financial controls to measure success. . The position is also responsible for working with team members at all levels both internal and external to the department in procuring accurate information.

The Technical Analyst will develop and maintain organizational and VZW reporting and processes, and create ad-hoc analysis utilizing MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to support communication needs for management and IT Finance.