Financial Project Analyst - Telecomm

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY 3RD PARTY SOLICITATIONS. ANY SUCH INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR RECEIVE A RESPONSE. WE CAN ONLY WORK WITH DIRECT APPLICANTS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP. THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

SOFT's client located in New York, NY ( Hybrid ) is looking for a Financial Project Analyst - Telecomm for a long term contract assignment.

Experience:

• In-depth experience with data analytics tools like Tableau, and the ability to work effectively with large data reports to ensure accuracy in Identifying cost savings opportunities and optimizing expenditures and invoice overcharges from carriers.

• In depth analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities for addressing complex challenges

• Manage high-level data reports, performing in-depth analysis of reports and communicating results to leadership, Familiarity with ServiceNow and Peoplesoft

• Superior Financial and analysis skills.

• In-depth experience with Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, databases, PowerPoint, AI tools, and other relevant tools. SQL is good knowledge to have.

• Experience in developing reports, presentations, and Power BI dashboards

• Able to identify, recommend, and lead cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

• Superior invoice analysis, reporting large data analysis and vendor payments.

• Experience in Telecom Expense Management, in managing telecom expenses, auditing telecom wireless, wired data usage and charges.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills – ability to summarize and explain complex information

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Establish/Optimize process services, such as mobile and landline communications, in preparation for monthly carrier reports analysis for the department; Analyze report for data integrity.

• Establish/Optimize process to manage costs associated with telecommunication services, review vendor reports to reduce cost by eliminating errors by eradicating cost inefficiencies identifying cost savings opportunities and optimize client’s wireless, voice and data services.

• Establish/Optimize process to Analyze vendor expenses and compare to funding of contract.

• Establish/Optimize process to Prepare forecast budget expense reports

• Establish/Optimize preparation status reports on in-process and completed projects. To indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.

• Establish/Optimize process to prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds

• Establish/Optimize process to track planned and actual expenses in support of the annual budget process

• Establish/Optimize process to Investigate and resolve project budget variances