Sr. Financial Analyst, Revenue Recognition
Computacenter · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Partner with leadership for financial reporting and analysis.
- Assist in month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Develop KPIs and analyze financial data for accuracy.
- Utilize advanced Excel and SAP for financial tasks.
About the role
About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for partnering with Services Leadership providing financial reporting, P&L analysis, planning, and forecasting. This position requires a strong accounting and analytical aptitude. This position requires the ability to multitask, collaborate at all levels of the business, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.What you'll be doing
- Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
- Collaborate with the management team to improve operational and financial performance.
- Guides cost analysis process by enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
- Assists in the month-end close processes and financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly reporting package sub-schedules and P&L variance analysis.
- Develops best practice process flows in defined area of responsibility.
- Prepares ad hoc reports and analysis, as requested by management.
- Creates and maintains reports for senior management and presents data to appropriate parties.
- Prepares budget and forecasts partnering with the business and under the direction of management.
- Prepares budget to actual comparisons analysis.
- Provide qualitative analysis and commentary on monthly results.
- Develops Key Performance Indicator (KPI) summary reporting and analysis.
- Maintains financial data accuracy and integrity by in-depth analysis of financial reports and underlying data.
- Reviewing financial reports and underlying data
- Questioning reporting of data anomalies
- Initiating error detection controls to prevent future errors
- Initiating error correction activities
- Plans and manages business analysis across multiple projects and initiatives
- Performs special assignments and analysis as requested
- Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values.
What you have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 5+ years related business experience in a medium to large size business
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage workload and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, highly proficient in Excel. (e.g., Excel formulas, V-lookups, pivot tables) and PowerPoint
- Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional self-starter, able to work independently, and has strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with others.
- Extremely detail oriented and resourceful.
- Prior experience using SAP a plus.
- Prior experience with services accounting, revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and personal judgment.
What you can expect
There’s so much more to enjoy about being at Computacenter than just having a rewarding career. In addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities, we provide an attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to your good health, future financial security, and peace of mind.About us
Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. We help our world-renowned customers to source, transform, and manage their IT infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling users and their business. We’re a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 (CCC.L) and employ over 20,000 people worldwide. In the US, we support some of the country’s best-known businesses with regional hubs in San Francisco and Irvine, CA; Norcross, GA; Plano, TX; and New York City; and Integration Centers in Silicon Valley and Atlanta. www.computacenter.com/usKey skills/competency
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Reporting
- P&L Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Accounting Principles
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Services Accounting
Skills & topics
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Reporting
- P&L Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Accounting
- Finance
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Computacenter
- US jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of financial analysis, revenue recognition, and accounting experience, emphasizing SAP proficiency and Excel skills like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your understanding of Computacenter's role as a technology partner and how your analytical and communication skills align with their mission and values.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss P&L analysis, financial planning, forecasting, and specific revenue recognition principles, especially percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Showcase problem-solving abilities: Highlight instances where you've identified data anomalies, initiated error correction, or developed process improvements in previous roles.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize your experience working cross-functionally and communicating financial insights to management and various business levels.
Technical preparation
Master Excel: VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas.,Practice SAP navigation and financial reporting modules.,Review revenue recognition standards (ASC 606).,Prepare sample P&L variance analysis reports.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex financial problem you solved.,How do you ensure data accuracy in reporting?,Tell me about a time you collaborated with management.,How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Financial Analyst at Computacenter?
- As a Senior Financial Analyst at Computacenter, your primary responsibilities will include partnering with Services Leadership to provide financial reporting, P&L analysis, planning, and forecasting. You will also assist in month-end close, prepare budgets and forecasts, develop KPIs, and maintain financial data integrity. A strong aptitude for accounting and analysis, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, is crucial.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Computacenter?
- To be considered for the Senior Financial Analyst position at Computacenter, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, coupled with at least 5 years of relevant business experience in a medium to large company. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), strong critical thinking, and exceptional communication skills are also required.
- Is experience with SAP and revenue recognition important for this role?
- Yes, prior experience using SAP is a plus for the Senior Financial Analyst role at Computacenter. Additionally, experience with services accounting, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion accounting is highly valued, as it directly relates to the core functions of the position.
- How does Computacenter support its employees' well-being and career growth?
- Computacenter offers a rewarding career with competitive compensation plans and long-term growth opportunities. They also provide an attractive mix of benefit plans designed to support your health, financial security, and overall peace of mind, ensuring a holistic employee experience beyond just the job itself.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as a Senior Financial Analyst at Computacenter?
- You can expect a fast-paced environment at Computacenter, requiring the ability to multitask and collaborate effectively at all business levels. The role demands strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and resourcefulness, with opportunities to work independently and as part of a team.
- Can I apply for the Senior Financial Analyst role if I am not a US citizen?
- The job description explicitly states that candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Therefore, if you are not a US citizen, you must have the necessary work authorization to be considered for this position.