Capital Financial Management Analyst
Contract-3 days hybrid
Chicago, IL
Summary: Assisting in managing and reviewing financial reporting and allocations for a business unit. Work with the CTO team to support the planning, governance, and financial oversight of technology capital investments to ensure forecast accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of relevant capital-based projects
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with portfolio and project management (PPM) tools, such as Clarity, preferred
- Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and deliver results in a time sensitive environment
- Ability to make difficult decisions and work with limited supervision
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multitask effectively
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced, client-focused, deadline-oriented environment.
- Basic Functional / Industry Knowledge of finance, technology, or capital management preferred
- Works effectively as a team member but also independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity and complexity
- Previous experience in Accounting or Financial Operations
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Assist management with day-to-day capital budget management and operational oversight for all capital projects
- Perform forecast and variance analysis against capital plans, ensuring forecast accuracy and supporting re forecasting activities
- Develop and maintain recurring and ad-hoc portfolio financial reporting
- Ensure adherence with capital governance requirements, including adherence to forecasting and status update deadlines
- Assist with the maintenance of the capital plan, including new project intake, funding adjustments and budget changes
- Provide financial guidance and forecasting support to project managers and stakeholders
- Maintain and update capital management process documentation to align with changes to controls, standards and governance requirements