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Lead Financial Systems Consultant

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UKG

Lead Financial Systems Consultant

Lowell, MA

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

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Description: This dynamic position, residing in the Finance FP&A organization, requires an innovative individual capable of affecting change within the organization. This person will work across the organization to achieve greater efficiency and automation, using UKG business applications and/or reporting and analysis tools. They will work closely with Finance members and cross-functional groups to analyze existing or proposed system solutions and processes. This person should be comfortable working with all levels of the organization in recommending new solutions and processes.

Key Responsibilities
• Build, and maintain, relationships with key finance stakeholders and promote effective information sharing across teams
• Assist in identifying impacts to Finance teams of upstream system changes being planned and communicating those changes to impacted teams
• Participate in specific business activities relating to strategic enterprise initiatives surrounding the ERP/CPQ/EDW/forecasting and analysis spaces.
• Determine root cause issues, determine scope of their impact and prioritize issues to team for resolution.
• Assist in compiling impactful deliverables including (but not limited to) training collateral, systems visualizations, summary presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with technical resources including Digital product owners, developers, quality analysts, business analysts and/or reporting analysts.
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions across Finance functional teams.
• Assist in the coordination, prioritization and monitoring of improvements with all contributing resources across the organization.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and technical teams to ensure a full understanding of requirements on both ends.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the following areas of specialization:
• Bring a strong background in the reporting and modeling of financial data and metrics
• Work with Finance business partners to develop well organized KPI's, primarily through an Enterprise Data Warehouse and reporting platform.
• Work with functional and technical teams to identify data anomalies and resolve data quality issues to ensure report accuracies.
• Through analysis of operational data, identify data quality issues and participate in their prioritization, scoping, and resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with an accounting or finance concentration
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills; ability to weigh various suggested solutions against the original business needs and choose the most effective solution
• Broad technical aptitude; ability to learn new systems and information quickly
• Minimum 5 years business experience in the use of business applications
• High degree of initiative and capacity to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving
• Strong analytical skills required, including a demonstrated understanding of how to interpret customers' business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Innovative - ability to challenge the status quo, to achieve greater efficiencies in the Finance organization
• Experience working with ERP and/or business intelligence/reporting applications (preferably Salesforce, Salesforce CPQ, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Power BI, Alteryx, and/or forecasting tools)
• Experience working on cross functional teams and also display the initiative to work independently
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), collaboration, planning and organization skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, Visio, and reporting/query tools

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.

The pay range for this position is $99,800 to $143,450, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers

Client-provided location(s): Lowell, MA, USA
Job ID: ukg-893379904843
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program