at Wolters Kluwer in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Note: Preference for someone located in Illinois, Colorado or New York.
Oversee Wolters Kluwer’s Global Business Services (GBS) financing activities including financial planning and analysis activities. A qualified candidate will have the skillset and knowledge to partner with the GBS teams to originate financial planning and analysis that fit within the business plan of each assigned function.
The Senior Financial Planning Analyst role will require a mixed skill set: analytical and detail oriented, as this role will be responsible for monitoring the existing budget, while also building relationships with executive stakeholders of assigned functions.
Wolters Kluwer is a 100+ year-old company with a best-in-class reputation as investors and operators. The organization has grown considerably and currently owns roughly 65 business units throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Primary Focus
· Act as the owner of the Global Business Services Budget for assigned function which includes the development and maintenance of that budget. Geographies in scope include North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
· Properly evaluate proposed costs against budget and conduct exhaustive analysis to be able to approve or reject proposed spend throughout the fiscal year.
· Forecast and analyze GBS costs and communicate forecasts and latest estimates to business stakeholders to ensure proper spend management. Generate the reporting and materials for monthly budget reviews and quarterly LE meetings.
· Deliver exceptional experience to GBS budget stakeholders leveraging a variety of communication channels (Teams meetings, email, Teams channels, etc.).
· Proficient in financial management software such as Tagetik or similar financial systems.
· Drive all stages of the budgeting process including creation of budget, financial analysis, and assessment of variances, risks, and opportunities to the current budget.
· Create and track financial metrics necessary for the efficient management of Global Business Services.
· Work with technology teams and VP of Finance on annual budgeting and strategic planning activities.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
· Knowledge of technology business management
· Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel, SAP & Tagetik)
· Autonomous, self-motivated and relationship oriented
· Strategic and driven – taking initiative and setting ambitious goals for themselves.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – there will be considerable requirements for internal and written communications.
· Travel up to 5% annually
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Compensation:
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $93,400-$130,600
Additional Information :
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.