Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: KPMG
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, IT Financial Planning and Analysis to join our Finance and Accounting organization.Responsibilities:

• Direct a team in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports and analyses
• Work closely with the Firm Controller and the Functional CFOs to implement programs and initiatives to provide senior decision makers with timely and cogent financial information
• Facilitate activities related to the monthly reporting and analysis for the Digital CFO inclusive of analyzing financial performance versus forecast and plan, investigating variances, and communicating findings and recommendations
• Provide financial oversight for the evaluation of technology related business cases, cost optimization initiatives, technology projects and technology investment decisions including risk assessment and sensitivity analysis
• Help to ensure that efficient systems and procedures are in place to produce financial and accounting information, particularly technology enabled processes, with particular emphasis on activity cost analysis and allocations. Take lead on publishing SOP in relevant areas to ensure cost and allocation transparency
• Develop operational and expense analysis, and other key performance metrics, to help business leaders understand the health of business and assist in developing action plans for improvement and optimizing their financial resultsQualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a professional services environment with a minimum four years of supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university; Master's degree from an accredited college or university and CPA are preferred
  • Demonstrated IT Financial knowledge with success in managing staff and multiple ongoing initiatives; experience summarizing results and producing financial reports
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with data retrieval and reporting systems such as Hyperion Financial Management, PeopleSoft Financials, SAP Business Objects. SQL and experience automating large amounts of data would be a plus.KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
    At KPMG, any partner or employee must be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to any KPMG office, client site or KPMG event. In some circumstances, individuals who are not fully vaccinated may also be required to have a reasonable accommodation to not be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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