The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst in Cary, NC\ Hybrid.

Role Description

Proactively govern UST financials, develop reporting, and distribute them as needed for financial reviews.
• Provide portfolio analysis on resource plan and hiring, and disseminate information to Resource Managers
• Actively partner with IT Relationship Management, GOSC, Vendor/Suppliers, and cross-functional Partners (Group Benefits) on evaluation of demand, spending, and impacts within given deadlines for financial close dates monthly
• Respond to ad hoc queries in an efficient, thorough, and timely manner
• Research and analyze various resource planning estimates and trajectories by monthly, and quarterly analysis
• Proactively govern program financials and develop Lean financial models and cost projects for Senior leadership and partners.
• Develop and execute a program change control, risk management, and communications strategy

Skills & Requirements

• 3-5 years of work experience in IT or Financial Management
• 3-5 years of project and program management experience, including proven track record managing high-priority projects in a complex, sophisticated customer and competitive environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in Cost Modeling for large transformational programs
• Agile/Lean Portfolio Management certifications
• Ability to communicate with Senior level stakeholders
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams
• MS Office/Excel Intermediate Proficiency
• 3-5 years of work experience in IT or Financial Management
• 3-5 years of project and program management experience, including proven track record managing high-priority projects in a complex, sophisticated customer and competitive environment
• Agile/Lean Portfolio Management certifications
• Organizational intelligence and strong influence management/cross-functional leadership skills; adept at working in a matrixed structure
• Powerful presentation and communication skills with extensive experience providing communication to senior leaders
• Polished business & Financial acumen
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and achieve results in a complex, performance-oriented environment
• Ability to learn new concepts and tasks quickly, work under pressure, and meet deadline requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong quantitative skills and a high proficiency in Excel, MS Office, and Power point
• Strong leadership competencies must be displayed in the areas of creating partnerships, driving results, and motivating people
• Demonstrated capability for problem-solving, decision making, sound judgment
• Experience working in Financial Services, Insurance and/or Banking experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline; Master’s, MBA, and/or PMP certification

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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