Financial Analyst, MSO Services (32823)

Overview

This Financial Analyst, MSO Services role supports financial management for the Management Services Organization (MSO) through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and data-driven insights. The position helps ensure accurate MSO expense reporting and delivers timely financial information to support informed decision-making. You will partner with MSO department leaders, FP&A, and accounting to promote financial accuracy, consistency, and transparency.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for MSO departments in collaboration with FP&A and MSO department leaders.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance and collaborating with FP&A and Accounting to investigate and explain variances.
• Partner with the Accounting team during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to validate financial results and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide clear commentary and insights to support management review and decision-making.
• Assess MSO financial performance and cost structures, identifying trends and recommending strategies to improve efficiency and profitability.

MSO Financial Governance

• Review and validate invoice coding and payable transactions to ensure expenses are accurately recorded, appropriately classified, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Provide ongoing review of employee rosters for the MSO departments and ensure proper designation of personnel expenses.
• Perform general ledger reviews, reconciliations, and data validation procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Review MSA agreements to ensure alignment with financial reporting and accounting practices.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with corporate department leaders (e.g., HR, IT, Marketing, Compliance) to understand financial reporting needs and support departmental budgeting, forecasting, and expense management activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and presentations to support management review, leadership discussions, and strategic planning efforts.
• Analyze and translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for MSO department leaders and management.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain MSO-specific financial reports and KPIs to support transparency and accountability across functions.
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, including advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate financial and operational information, tailoring communication to diverse audiences across the organization.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as part of a team.
• Experience using financial systems preferred; Adaptive Planning a plus.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work requires hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility to complete errands, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally work environment may be very stressful.
• Normal office environment.
• May view computer screens for long periods of time.
• Occasional evening or weekend work.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.