Financial Analyst 3 - Business Program Manager

• The purpose of this team is to create devices and experiences in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• A team full of passionate designers, researchers and scientists who create devices and experiences in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Business Program Manager who has determination, flexibility, and initiative along with a high level of attention to detail and focus.
• Seeking a Business Program Manager who will take on the role of budget champion for Research + Design, working in close partnership with budget leads and PMs to keep our budgets updated (in real time) in the budgeting tool, RIM.
• This role will be expected to partner closely with the PM organization to set the right expectations for Design spend against each program, ensuring the spend is aligned to the business milestones and the team uses the correct coding when shifting from a pre-funded program to a funded program.

• Scrubbing Mercury finance reports,
• Ensuring PO owners are working with suppliers to have invoices closed out on time,
• Ensuring all POs are all mapped to a budget ID code, submitting reclasses and accruals as well as interim approving all POs to ensure the correct coding is being used and the spend is within target.
• The role will consist of:

• 60% connecting with people in the studio, making sure there is a clear understanding of what is needed
• 40% translating information into reports.
• You will be expected to develop trusted relationships within the internal team as well as our business partners, empowering the Design and Research leaders to run their businesses, educating them on tools and processes, and ensuring that the team operates with the upmost financial integrity.
• Serves as coordinator/go-to resource for the budgeting process overall. Sets up the users and hierarchy for the team.
• Tactical budget management including financial analytics, monthly PO maintenance and reporting.
• Assist in fiscal year planning and quarterly reforecasting, partnering with budget owners and team leaders.
• Develop new tools, dashboards and processes while finding efficiencies within existing workstreams.

• 3 years Proficiency with Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables)
• 3 experience with PowerBI.
• 3 years experience with finance operations tools
• 5 years of experience with strong verbal and written communication.
• The ideal candidate would have experience with Microsoft finance systems a huge plus, prior business manager experience (finance operations function).

• 5-7 overall years of experience.
• 5+ of demonstrated experience in a fast-paced and complex environment focused on analytics, reporting, cross-group collaboration with a strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables), PowerPoint, analytics tools (PowerBI, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Job Type - Contract hire
• Client Location: Redmond, WA
• Hybrid role w/ 3-4 days onsite
• Pay Range: $54-$68/hr. DOE
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass a background check will not be considered for employment.

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