Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Execution Finance Analyst will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of various projects for non-GSA projects. This role entails analyzing project financial performance and providing insights into supporting decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a challenging environment. The Project Execution Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with various teams throughout the business including Finance, Accounting, and Project Execution teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning and Analysis
o Monitor financial performance against established budgets and escalate discrepancies.
o Analyze financial performance and trends to make recommendations to improve margins and reduce costs.
o Monitor project expenditures and report out trends.
o Track and report cost overruns.

Compliance and Auditing
o Ensure projects adhere to financial policies, regulations, and accounting standards.
o Assists with internal and external audits.
o Supports project closure based on internal closure guidelines.

Forecasting and Risk Management
o Identifies potential risks and opportunities and makes Project Managers and the management team aware.
o Provide monthly reporting on project financials.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o 2+ years’ financial analytical or accounting experience
o Minimum of two years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
o Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
o Software Proficiency (Smartsheet, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Suite, Power Bi).
o Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
o Excellent communication and people skills.
o Ability to pull together and summarize large amounts of data into concise explanations.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o No Special Physical Requirements

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED:
o 0-5%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.