Title:  Senior Financial Specialist

Job Title: Senior Financial Specialist

Job Code: 27222

Job Location: Melbourne, FL 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Specialist to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and experience in supporting managed services for the Information Technology organization. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to optimize financial performance and support managed services operations.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the financial aspects of managed services contracts, ensuring accurate billing, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Act as the primary financial point of contact for managed services providers, coordinating and managing financial transactions to meet business needs.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and financial management.
• Lead and participate in financial planning and analysis related to managed services, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial expertise and support for complex issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to managed services financial processes, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with a focus on managed services support or a similar role.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven experience in managing vendor relationships and financial agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proactive in solving problems and issues in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Background in budgeting and/or forecasting analytics
• PeopleSoft Financials and Hyperion Planning experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint