Financial Systems Analyst

This role acts as the primary financial systems support expert in the Americas region with responsibility over implementation, testing and training on ERP, time and expense software, and other reporting systems. Post implementation serve as the SAP Subject Mater Expert (SME) for the US Finance and Allocations groups. This role, in conjunction with other systems accountants across the L.E.K. network, is responsible for the development of the accounting system and related financial processes to meet the changing needs of the firm. To ensure the finance systems are adequate to support the developing financial reporting requirement and to provide finance systems technical and financial support to the broader finance team. The position provides reporting support on all aspects of management accounting including the creation and improvement of dashboards and other reports that reflect timely and accurate reporting of financial metrics including billing, collections and case (project) reporting, monitoring of key controls to support strong case (project) financial management (gross margin, recoveries and profitability analysis). The position will also require various ad hoc administrative duties to be performed across the business, necessary to maintain the daily business function. The role will report to the Director of Finance and will work closely with systems accountants located across the LEK network on special projects including system selection and implementation, training, upgrades, and reporting improvements. Coordinate with regional SME’s to support the Global SAP Implementation and drive towards a consistent process model.

Responsibilities:

Case and financial reporting support

• Assist with the efficient processing of expense transactions posted to the accounting system for cases by ensuring integration between ERP and other operating systems are seamless
• Support and work closely with the IT team and data analytics support team to extract and warehouse data with the possibility for monetisation of data assets
• Provide reporting support that monitors revenues against actual costs and case budgets / proposals identifying key metrics and efficiently communicating variances on a timely basis
• Ensure CoA and general ledger is processing accurately and efficiently to enable best practice month and year end close
• Assist and/or leading with special projects relating to the dashboard reporting of case costing and pricing as may be required
• Identify, research and assist in implementing more efficient processes for case cost reporting, billing, and expense monitoring
• Develop project reporting and various adhoc client reports as required

Financial Systems

• Assist and/or leading with special projects relating to financial systems upgrades and implementations as may be required
• Lead training and roll out of all new financial systems and upgrades
• Assist in preparation for annual financial audit and client case reviews by providing systems support for the efficient and accurate extraction of accounting data
• Assist/support Financial Accountant with automation of accounts to deliver est practice close

Special Projects

• Document procedures
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets (August-October) by identifying automation and best practice reporting and system upload functionality
• Assist with new ERP / GL, Expense management system implementation and testing
• Responsible for daily operation and support of ERP including administration, internal training, and testing

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance and/or Information Technology related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5 year experience in accounting or finance related disciplines
• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Proficient in Excel and prior experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred)
• Experience with time management software and online expense management expertise
• Professional services background preferable
• High attention to detail and responsiveness to customer queries

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States

L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive compensation and benefits packag

L.E.K Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer