Aquent is partnering with a leading organization at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and products to its customers. This company thrives on a dynamic environment where technology and finance converge to drive strategic growth and operational excellence, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.<br><br>Step into a pivotal role where your financial acumen will directly shape the future of technology initiatives. You will be instrumental in providing critical financial insights, driving strategic budget planning, and ensuring robust financial governance for a rapidly evolving technology organization. Your expertise will empower leaders to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and propel key projects forward, directly contributing to the company’s innovative edge and success.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Lead the support for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and comprehensive monthly financial reviews.</li><li>Conduct in-depth monthly capital expenditure (CapEx) forecast reviews, collaborating closely with technology business partners.</li><li>Perform rigorous analysis of actual spend against budget and forecast, pinpointing key risks and identifying strategic opportunities for optimization.</li><li>Develop and present impactful financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations that provide clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Oversee and monitor both CapEx and operational expenditure (OpEx) spending, project budgets, and resource utilization to ensure financial health.</li><li>Support essential financial governance activities, including funding approvals, purchase order processing, invoice management, and meticulous budget tracking.</li><li>Create sophisticated financial models and execute ad hoc analyses to support critical business decisions and strategic planning.</li><li>Collaborate with diverse cross-functional stakeholders to continuously enhance financial processes, strengthen controls, and elevate reporting accuracy.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You’ll Bring<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a closely related field.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of progressive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and advanced financial modeling.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel is required.</li><li>Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Stand Out With<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience supporting technology, digital, or IT organizations.</li><li>Proficiency with Power BI and other financial systems.</li><li>A proactive and highly analytical approach, enabling you to quickly grasp complex financial environments and work independently.</li><li>The ability to provide actionable insights that directly support strategic decision-making and financial governance.<br><br></li></ul>