Digital Finance Analyst

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Digital Finance Analyst Description - Job Summary This role is responsible for supporting the financial management and accounting activities of the company's Digital organization. The position provides operational finance support across spend management, forecasting, financial close, accounting compliance, and reporting activities. The Financial Analyst works closely with senior finance team members to manage digital spend, maintain financial master data, perform variance analysis, support month-end close activities, and ensure the accuracy of financial records. The ideal candidate possesses a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for simplifying processes and automating repetitive activities. Responsibilities Spend Management & Financial Analysis Support the financial management of Digital organization expenses, including workforce, contractor, software, cloud, and operational spend. Monitor actual spending against budget and forecast and perform variance analysis to identify key spending drivers. Assist with weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasting activities. Analyze financial results and provide insights to support decision-making by senior finance team members. Support the tracking and reporting of digital investment and technology-related expenditures. Accounting & Financial Close Prepare and book journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, allocations, cross-charges, and other month-end adjustments. Support month-end and quarter-end close processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Research and resolve financial discrepancies, accounting issues, and transactional exceptions. Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions and audit requirements. Partner with accounting, payroll, procurement, and master data teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. Software & Workforce Accounting Support Apply accounting principles related to software, cloud services, subscription-based solutions, and technology investments. Support analysis of software spending and appropriate accounting treatment, including capitalization and expense considerations. Assist with capitalization calculations, amortization tracking, and financial reporting activities. Support workforce and labor cost forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Monitor employee and contractor spending trends and maintain workforce-related financial data. Financial Master Data & Governance Maintain and validate financial master data elements, including cost centers, projects, programs, funding structures, and other finance attributes. Perform regular data quality reviews and support issue resolution activities. Ensure transactions are aligned to approved financial structures and reporting requirements. Support governance activities and adherence to financial policies and procedures. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Support automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve data quality. Leverage digital tools and reporting solutions to streamline recurring activities. Continuously evaluate and document process improvements and best practices. Education & Experience Recommended Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Typically 4–6 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Financial Operations, or a related discipline. Experience supporting month-end close and journal entry preparation. Experience managing or analyzing operating expenses and workforce costs. Exposure to technology, software, or digital finance environments is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of software accounting concepts, including capitalization and amortization principles. Familiarity with workforce and labor accounting practices. Experience working with ERP and financial planning systems. Experience with automation or process improvement initiatives. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certifications are a plus but not required. Knowledge & Skills Financial & Accounting Accounting Principles Journal Entry Preparation Accrual Accounting Financial Close Processes Variance Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Spend Management Software Accounting Capitalization & Amortization Financial Reporting Internal Controls US GAAP Fundamentals Systems & Tools Advanced Microsoft Excel SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, or similar ERP systems Financial Planning & Reporting Tools Data Analysis & Reporting Power BI or Visualization Tools Process Automation Tools Professional Skills Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Problem Solving Process Improvement Continuous Learning Effective Communication Collaboration Time Management Impact & Scope Supports the Digital Finance organization through accurate financial reporting, spend management, and accounting activities. Contributes to forecasting, financial close, and operational finance processes. Supports implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives. Works under general guidance while managing day-to-day financial activities independently. Complexity Responds to moderately complex financial and accounting issues within established guidelines and policies. Exercises judgment when analyzing financial data, preparing accounting entries, and resolving reporting issues. Escalates complex accounting, policy, or business issues to senior finance team members as appropriate. Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. 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