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Senior Financial Analyst

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
HybridFinance$80k–$90k/yrFull-time

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Cook up the annual budget and regular Committed Value forecasts.
  • Keep a watchful eye on how well the forecasts match up with reality.
  • Figure out what’s causing any discrepancies and fix them.

Revenue & Margin Analysis

  • Take a deep dive into the numbers to understand how much money is coming in and where it’s going.
  • Look at things like volume, mix, and margins to see how they’re doing.

Backlog Management

  • Collect and analyze sales backlog data.
  • Report on the backlog to help the business make better decisions.

Cost of Goods Sold Management

  • Make a detailed forecast of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
  • Report actual COGS figures monthly to track progress.
  • Work with Product leadership to find ways to save money.

Revenue Management

  • Investigate and reconcile deals to make sure the right amount of revenue is being recorded.
  • Ensure deals are correctly allocated to different products or services.

Operational Finance

  • Manage Capital Expenditures (CapEx) to stay on track with financial goals.
  • Track Headcount to align with financial targets.

Product Knowledge

  • Build up knowledge about the products you support.
  • Use this knowledge to explain trends in big data sets in simple terms.
  • Share insights from different product teams in a clear way.

Executive Reporting

  • Create brief monthly performance summaries.
  • Help prepare Monthly Business Review (MBR) presentations.

Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills

  • Experience in recurring or SaaS revenue businesses.
  • Ability to get support and agreement from different groups.
  • Skills in revenue and margin forecasting.
  • Proficiency with Google Sheets and Oracle.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP.
  • Relevant certifications like CPA or MBA.

Target Base Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000 USD

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • 4+ years of work experience in Finance or Accounting.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Employer Work Permit Sponsorship

Not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

No

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.

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