Sr. IT Financial Analyst

Come build the next-gen fintech at Zelle®, where we’re relentlessly focused on empowering prosperity in all its forms.

From fast money movement for over 100 million people who can access Zelle® directly through their banking app to new account opening and beyond – we make a difference in the lives of consumers and businesses every day and enable them to live their best financial lives. And we’re only getting started.

With a new, state-of-the-art HQ opening this year in Scottsdale, AZ – plus growing presences in San Francisco and Chicago – we’re entering our next big chapter.

Make your mark on what’s next in fintech with Zelle®.

Overall Purpose

This position will directly support Early Warning’s CTO business line and will play a leading role on the Financial Planning and Analysis (“FP&A”) team. The individual will be responsible for (a) defining and executing fact-based analyses that illuminate the Company’s IT operational and financial performance (past, present and future) and for (b) preparing annual operating/financial budgets and related rolling forecasts.

Essential Functions

• Support the IT Project Portfolio planning process – on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Deliver IT forecasts, annual budgets, & long-range plans inclusive of capital expenditures,
• Analyze variances for both project and run-rate forecasts, budgets and actual results; perform capitalization and labor rate analysis, expenditures, trends, etc. Provide insightful variance commentary and articulate actionable recommendations.
• Maintain and enhance multiyear models in support of capital, run rate and capacity planning
• Acts as a liaison between Finance and Accounting to support the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy across financial statements. Partner with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate capitalization of labor; support impairment and CIP review analysis; perform monthly project related accruals; reconciliation of Adaptive Project Actuals to GL.
• Support creation of business cases calculate and analyze NPV, ROI, IRR and payback for capital investments and projects
• Prepare a variety of regular and ad hoc financial reports/statements/metrics for management’s review, inclusive of procuring and validating data from multiple sources
• Prepare presentation materials including graphs, charts, and data summaries needed for management meetings and may present findings as appropriate
• Perform Adaptive Insights administrative tasks including ongoing labor rate analysis; validate and forecast capital labor rate assumptions; validate system driven formulas; create and modify Adaptive ad-hoc reporting
• Support the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• Demonstrated accounting/finance experience;
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skillsAbility to communicate effectively, articulate ideas, results of financial analysis, and actionable recommendations
• Experience required in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business cases, and cost accounting.
• Strong general knowledge of GAAP rules and requirements
• General organizational, problem solving, and communication skills required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Diligent, highly accurate with extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives
• Background and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting IT within a Finance support or analysis role, highly desirable
• Familiarity with Adaptive Insights, Tableau, MS Dynamics (Great Plains), and Planview a plus.
• Prior financial modeling experience in a Technology/Information Services environment

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

Early Warning Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans as well as pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 5% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid leave plus access to Maven Maternity
• Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off* starting on Day 1, plus 11 paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program – Resources and tools to help you and your family find a solution to whatever life throws at you.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest.

Early Warning Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.