The IT Finance Specialist will assist the PIT division in evaluating the effectiveness of sourcing models, tracking spending, and recommending process improvements. Suggests cost corrective actions, optimizing spending programs, assisting in compliance activities. Requires understanding of budgeting and financial planning process. Identifies sources of available funds to support resolving shortfalls to better align funds within budget constraints. Maintains and archives relevant financial documentation electronically and physically to provide timely and accurate responses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs program analysis, including planning budgeting, funds allocation, accounts management, internal controls and reporting.
- Performs data collection and monitors spending.
- Manages spend against approved board spend authority and approved contracts.
- Provides guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available and budgetary changes.
- Assists with budget amendments, analysis, and error resolution.
- Analyzes budget variances and assists in the preparation of regular and special reports.
- Maintains a variety of machine and manual files and records (e.g. E-Rate funding, vendor contracts, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and complying with mandated requirements.
- Monitors vendor and service provider contracts (e.g. expiration dates, and scope of agreement, costs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting agreements and tracking budget expenditures.
- Processes vendor invoices for receipt, approval, and submission for payment.
- Verifies vendor payment activity on a weekly basis..
- Prepares variance scorecard weekly.
- Prepares Buy Back invoices to Charter/Partner schools monthly.
- Presents results through reports, graphs, spreadsheets, and charts.
- Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Lookups and Pivot table).
- Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated organizational and problem-solving ability.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on budget analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of IT operations
- Proficient in data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
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