*responsibilities*:
- provides the most complex financial analysis for the managed device services organization in americas, typically exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
- consults with the workforce services and solutions (wss) and global services and solutions (gss) business leaders to guide and influence long
- term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope.
- provides monthly forecast to a set of high profile / strategic customer accounts ensuring that risks are covered, and the account remains profitable throughout the life of the overall contract, interacting first-hand with the business.
- execute month end close activities
- drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that could lead to a positive impact to the ps services americas team and ensures that all processes are consistent with the compliance controls.
- being able to conduct asset impairment reviews and other moc meetings from a portfolio of accounts.
*education and experience required*:
- first level university degree with a focus in finance or accounting is required. An advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., cpa, mba) is strongly preferred.
- typically, 6-10 years of experience as a financial analyst. Experience supporting a services business unit or company is strongly desired.
- typically experienced in a variety of finance functions.
*knowledge and skills*:
- excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
- p&l knowledge, specific to the services business - all components (hardware, services, carepacks)
- and business models (annuity, daas, t&m).
- general balance sheet knowledge & technical accounting. Can identify issues on b/s and design a plan to solve them.
- strongly preferred to have general leasing knowledge. Should be capable of understanding how leasing variances impact account profitability.
- excellent communication and storytelling skills, feeling comfortable presenting to high level executives and answering questions.
- good influencing skills to drive business decisions.
- superior teamwork and leadership skills.
- excellent business acumen.
- excellent project management skills.