Analyst, Strategic Operations Finance (SOF) - Global Customer Service

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Headquarters in Boston, MA (this role is not a virtual / remote position)

The Strategic Operations Finance team is looking for a highly analytical, strategically-minded, and motivated Analyst to join the organization.

The analyst will be a key contributor in acting as an advisor to Wayfair’s Customer Service (CS) function on all matters associated with costs.

The analyst will complete reporting and forecasting workflows for CS, and provide support in strategic analyses that will drive key business initiatives and cost savings.

While we are looking for someone who is strong technically, we are also focused on finding someone who is collaborative, curious in understanding the why’ behind an analysis, and who would be a strong addition to our team’s culture.

About the Strategic Operations Finance (SOF) team at Wayfair : The Customer Service team within the Strategic Operational Finance organization partners with teams driving processes at scale that ensure the health of our operations, and supporting the success of our agents and customers.

As this business continues to adapt, we’re focusing on improving our agent network with the goals of providing better experiences for our customers, reducing operational costs, and driving long-term competitive advantages for Wayfair.

By analyzing the financial implications of both current operational performance and new strategic initiatives, we enable our agent agents to operate more efficiently and provide best in class customer experience.

Responsibilities include :

• Build and maintain monthly reporting to track agent network costs and labor efficiency and identify additional reporting and tooling needs in order to help enable the execution of financial and operational strategy
• Develop reporting metrics and present data with a clear point of view in that insights can be used to help drive operational cost efficiencies
• Translate high-level business problems into more specific questions that can be answered through data analyses; leverage analytical findings to identify actionable business recommendations
• Partner with business stakeholders to generate financial forecasts and review business decisions
• Initiate and complete ad-hoc analytical requests and special projects to support Wayfair leadership
• Communicate clearly and effectively across teams, levels, and leadership

The right candidate has :

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Analytic, or related subject area.
• 1+ year of experience in an analytical role, preferably in Finance or Data Analytics
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to effectively convey insights from analyses to senior leaders
• Experience working within large datasets and resourcefulness in obtaining data when clean and / or complete information is not available
• Ability to support complex projects to completion using effective project management, communication, and influence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organization skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to identify and succinctly summarize roadblocks and constraints, propose potential solutions, and drive towards resolution;

have flexibility to handle ambiguity and change

• Ability to respect the sensitivity, privacy, and confidentiality of employee data by adhering to best practices for data governance
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required, with experience with or a desire to learn Google BigQuery or SQL and maintaining Looks in Google Looker Studio

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form .

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with an internationally recognized, award winning professional services company to identify a Senior Financial Analyst.

This is a dynamic, fast paced environment where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged, enabling you to make an impact company wide.

This role requires 3 days / week in office.

Highlights of the Financial Analyst Opportunity :

• Our client is internationally recognized with Boston being their HQs for North American operations.
• This company is aggressively growing with opportunities for growth both domestically and internationally.
• The Financial Analyst will support North American operations and plays a key role in supporting operating teams and partnering with business leaders and key stakeholders in all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analytics.
• Responsible for developing financial models, analyzing results, evaluating outcomes and performance against KPIs, controlling expenses, and providing feedback and insightful analysis to drive decision making.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with the ability to affect change while still having the benefits & stability of working for a global organization.
• Offers highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

The Financial Analyst’s responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders and is seen as a trusted advisor and "go-to-person" on financial matters.
• Develop, measure and analyze performance against operating plans, KPI's, and communicate results to help drive greater accountability.

Provide financial support for a major division within the company.

• Analyze and report on costs / expenses.
• Assist in the preparation and management the financial planning process (including budgets, reforecasts)
• Provide quality feedback, monthly variance analysis commentary and escalating material deviations.
• Ensure distribution of financial reports and other key financial information
• Identify risks and opportunities.
• Propose and implement changes to the business systems and procedures to enable the changes.

Background Desired :

• BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent
• 1-3 years of financial analysis experience.
• Must have strong understanding of the numbers in-order-to provide advice / commentary to department heads.
• Strong business partnering / customer service experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven ability to affect change.

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Financial Analyst I

Rocky Hill, CT, United States Trending

Job Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team in our Rocky Hill, Connecticut or Boston, MA office.

As a part of our Engineering Financial Operations Team, the Financial Analyst (Project Accountant) is responsible for providing high level financial analysis on a portfolio of projects through their life cycle.

Must thoroughly understand the financial components of a project and proactively work with Project Managers to monitor and analyze project performance against budget.

The Financial Analyst (Project Accountant) is also responsible for accurate project set up in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Provide support to the Project Managers by developing subcontracts, providing and tracking insurance certificates, ensuring certified payrolls are current.

Review contracts and terms regarding project type, scope of work, and invoicing terms. Verify subconsultant budgets are created in accordance with the contract terms.

Must have the ability to identify potential project profit erosion issues before they occur and assist with the development of a corrective action plan, if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The majority of the day will be spent monitoring and analyzing project performance financials and managing financial aspects of engineering projects
• Create the financial file to track updates on the health of projects for monthly project status review meetings with Project Managers.
• Identify potential profit erosion scenarios and prevention.
• Forecast, analyze and present employee utilization projections during the New England monthly staffing meeting and attend project performance reviews with Project Managers.
• Collaborate with Department and Project Managers to identify resource leveling opportunities and hiring needs.
• QA / QC review of cost proposals for new and existing state contracts.
• Aid Project Managers with cost to complete, forecasts and task break down for project setup to effectively manage projects.
• Assist with the invoicing process for projects and with the development of annual budgets for the New England offices
• Assess and analyze third party audit findings for concurrence to closeout contracts
• Serve as the New England expert for Oracle ERP, source relevant data and reports and help train new Project Managers.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 0-5 years of related experience
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Outgoing, organized, and detailed; ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on assigned projects as well as on Michael Baker International policies, procedures, and databases and acquire an understanding of the Project Accountant role
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office) with experience in Excel a must, Oracle Accounting software experience desirable

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Maternity and paternity leave

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $58,895 - $75,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.

Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines.

This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances when there is legal entitlement to an accommodation.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment.

Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

About the Team

RAIL &TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, solutions applied to address current and future transport needs will be framed by energy prices, the choices made by today’s younger generation to forego auto ownership andlive inurban areas, and growing sustainability and environmental concerns.

Michael Baker International’s approach to helping rail and transit clients meet these challenges is changing as well, with the focus on developing more viable solutions for planning, designing, constructing, operating, financing and sustaining a modern mobility infrastructure that leverage the ever-evolving world of technology.

Michael Baker International’s professionals provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as partners to identifyinnovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 25 rail & transit design firm, Michael Baker International has the expertise to deliver modern infrastructure systems with a budget conscious approach.

Financial Analyst

at Agero Medford, MA

About Agero :

Wherever drivers go, we’re leading the way. Agero’s mission is to rethink the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and data-driven technology, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their customers.

As the #1 B2B, white-label provider of digital driver assistance services, we’re pushing the industry in a new direction, taking manual processes, and redefining them as digital, transparent, and connected.

This includes : an industry-leading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; comprehensive accident management services;

knowledgeable consumer affairs and connected vehicle capabilities; and a growing marketplace of services, discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem.

The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and many others.

Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers, Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually.

Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America.

To learn more, visit .

Role Description and Mission :

The Financial Analyst position within Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is needed to help the team drive its financial systems, data analysis, and reporting.

The person in this role will manage the financial systems required for reporting along with providing key data analysis and data visualizations for the team to report out to the Agero business leaders including the CFO.

This person will be instrumental in detailed financial analysis that will aid in managing our expenses effectively, with the opportunity to assist in strategic areas of the business where we are growing revenue quickly.

The Financial Analyst will report to the FP&A Finance Manager. Our location is in Medford, MA with the opportunity to work remotely if desired.

It is accessible by the MBTA if you are in the office.

Key Outcomes :

• Comfortable working with operating key financial reporting tools like Prophix, the reporting software that the FP&A team uses to manage financial reporting
• Ability to deliver timely and insightful reporting to both internal Finance partners and other business partners throughout Agero
• Establishes and manages procedures, goals, and priorities relating to financial management, budget, forecast and / or accounting
• Preparation of various internal and external financial statements and reports.
• Provides guidance for the team in the areas of data organization and visualization using tools such as Sigma.
• Delivers insightful dashboards to internal customers, providing top level snapshots on key performance indicators.
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel of all levels, and curious about what drives the business
• Assist in yearly budgeting / forecast process

Skills, Education and Experience :

• Finance or Accounting major preferred
• Preferable to have prior Co-Op / intern experience, but not required.
• Need key desire to be deep in the data and helping the team develop reports and insights from the financial information.
• Detail oriented, organized, conscientious, strong communication skills, and analytical ability.
• Strong financial modeling capability.

Additional Information :

Will also consider recent graduates for full time employment opportunity.

Hiring In :

United States : MA

D, E & I Mission & Culture at Agero :

We are all Change Drivers at Agero. Each day, we speak to thousands of drivers and tow professionals across one of the most diverse countries in the world.

Our mission to safeguard drivers on the road, strengthen our clients’ relationships with their drivers, and support the communities we live and work in unites us together as one force driving positive change.

The road to positive change starts inside Agero. In celebrating each other’s differences, we lift each other up and create space for innovation and community.

Bringing our whole selves to work powers our commitment, drive, agility, and courage - ensuring we are not only changing the landscape of the driver services industry, we also are making a difference in the lives of our customers with each call, chat, and rescue.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF JOB CONTENT, RATHER TO ACT AS A GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED.

MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE DISCRETION TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION AT ANY TIME.

To review Agero's privacy policy click the link : .

Disclaimer : Agero is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Accommodation is available. Additionally, we offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact

Job Description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory (LL) is a Department of Defense Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) chartered to develop advanced technology in support of national security.

Research and development activities focus on long-term technology development as well as rapid system prototyping and demonstration.

The Laboratory works with government and industry to transition new concepts, technology and prototypes into future system development and deployment.

The Financial Services Department (F$D) Operations section is seeking a Financial Analyst who will support the Financial Manager with transactions in support of over $1.

1 billion of government sponsor funds annually. This includes over 1,300 individual transactions via Air Force prime contract modifications.

Communicate with the Air Force and technical divisions frequently and provide awareness of contract modifications and policy changes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Financial Analyst to process daily funding activities with the Air Force finance and contracting offices.

Review program sponsor funding documents and maintain contract modification files.

• Process new R&D program start packages, program Period of Performance and Total Estimated Cost increases and funding deobligation requests.
• Track programs in deficit and coordinate for remediation.
• Utilize the Laboratory’s SAP S / 4HANA financial system and the Air Force’s FinCon system to execute financial transactions.
• Assist the Financial Manager with building the weekly Director’s Office funding, deficit and new start PowerPoint briefing.
• Work with the Planning & Analysis section to maintain charts in the SAP Analytics Cloud Financial Performance Dashboard.
• Assist with monthly reports as needed such as the Contract Data Requirements List execution report.
• Work with the Intelligence Business Manager on the receipt and reporting of intelligence funding to include sponsor certifications.
• Help maintain the intelligence portfolio for current year funding. Build charts to show status of funds, program history and forecasts.
• Other projects and analysis as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required (Business / Finance / Management / Accounting degree or related experience necessary)
• Minimum 3 years of financial management experience
• Ability to analyze and present financial data in a relatable manner
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills to include modeling, graphing, table manipulation
• SAP proficiency preferred; SAP S / 4HANA experience is a plus
• Able to work independently and problem solve
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple ongoing projects