Contract Financial Analyst

Job description

A Financial Analyst within the Quote to Cash (Q2C) organization is a key success factor in supporting Strategic Outsourcing (SO) Accounts, providing organized and critical technical financial guidance, forecasting support, and financial analysis and counseling support to SO Account Leadership Teams for multiple complex and global GTS Accounts. Account Leadership depends on this level of financial technical knowledge to help them make key business decisions for their Accounts and to support pricing to cover Operational costs. In addition, this Financial Analyst will support pers, act as a financial process subject matter expert, coordinating with the Financial Analyst Lead, and be an active team member within the Q2C GTS CMPA squads. The Q2C Contract Financial Analyst is integral to Q2C's end-to-end process support model.

Specifically, as a Contract Financial Analyst you will operate as a trusted business advisor providing business insight and influencing strategy. Your finance responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, resource allocation, tracking and reporting key financial metrics, portfolio analysis, data modeling and developing new tools.

Q2C is an Agile organization that applies the Agile concepts to provide superior support of our internal and external Clients, through measurable business results. Squads apply Agile techniques to build effective and collaborative teams that drive innovative improvements to both financial and Program Office processes. Q2C puts a strong emphasis on career development and skills growth, actively encouraging on-line and classroom training, other practical approaches such as shadowing, and mentoring and coaching; always with an eye to improve our personnel and our services to our clients.

Preferred Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Auto req ID

263055BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Financial Analyst
State / Province

MINNESOTA
Primary job category

Finance
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

ROCHESTER
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
·  Fluent English
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business
·  Basic knowledge in Problem Solving and Issues Resolution
Secondary Job Category

Planning/Pricing
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

Yes
Introduction

Known as the 'knowledge behind the numbers', Financial Analysts are considered to be trusted business advisors, working within IBM's business units and geographies, as well as in a myriad of specialized corporate functions. IBM's finance organization is instrumental in driving innovative improvements to global financial processes while providing measurable value to the business.
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.
About IBM

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