Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

General Information

Ref #:

20240040420

Travel Amount Required:

None

Job Type:

Regular-Full Time

Location:

Weston

• Florida

• United States

Company Overview

Here at UKG, our purpose is people. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people - both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers #WeAreUKG

Description & Qualifications

Description

Manager, R&D Finance

The Manager, R&D Finance is a critical role within the EPIC finance team and UKG's broader FP&A organization. This is an exciting and challenging role for a highly motivated, experienced leader with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment to support UKG's growing Finance organization.

Reporting to the Director of R&D Finance, this position provides end-to-end financial support for the R&D organization. The role interacts closely with various individuals from executive management to administrative support. The successful candidate possesses a broad understanding of finance and accounting concepts along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, preferably with software industry experience.

This is a highly visible role that requires the management of scalable processes that drive financial discipline and efficiency to help achieve UKG's long term Goals.

How you will support the R&D organization:

• Lead and develop a team of financial analysts and provide meaningful guidance and training to be able to understand impacts of results and communicate the "why" to stakeholders within finance as well as the business we support

• Work directly with senior business leaders to help identify key metrics to better measure the success of business operations and results while understanding future business needs/changes to accurately predict future performance/results

• Lead the monthly close process and review of detailed account analysis related to contractors/consulting spend, subscription/maintenance contracts, headcount, and software capitalization

• Manage, review, and present monthly results and revised forecast projections in a concise manner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize desired outcomes that positively impact UKG's operational and financial results

• Play a lead role in our annual planning process ensuring the financial plan aligns with our operational goals while partnering with the business to ensure financial transparency and drive the best outcome for UKG

• Proactively create reporting to address themes discussed with the business during leadership meetings and lead data-driven collaborative conversations with functional business management to drives growth, change, and innovation.

• Continually identify and execute on internal process improvements and best practices not only within the finance organization but also with operational business partners

• Establish yourself as a strategic advisor who can help solve business problems through the finance lens to align business activities with our financial results

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and modeling, working in a technology company preferred

• B.A. in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Experience working as a business partner and operationalizing finance directives with the business to positively impact results and operations

• Experience developing and managing a high-performing team while creating opportunities for collaboration and creating an environment that positively impacts our employee's careers

• Ability to lead, influence and drive priorities and collaborate across all levels of the Company to solve business problems

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to understand business requirements and track plan changes

• Effective communication skills; listening, written and verbal; ability to interact and effectively communicate with staff at all levels of the Company

• Thinking imaginatively and intuitively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas

• Capability to drive financial modeling analysis with key attention to detail

• Willingness to perform hands-on analysis as needed

• Advanced excel skills including strong data manipulation skills, Power BI a plus

• Strong system skills; specifically experience with ERP systems and data warehousing tools, Microsoft D365 and IBM TM1 a plus

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.