Financial Analyst - Municipal & Schools Division
Description
Tyler Technologies is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Municipal & Schools team in the Lubbock or Plano offices! The position is responsible for performing financial planning and analysis for the Municipal & Schools Division. The position supports the Director of Finance, Municipal & Schools, by providing financial analysis services in a broad range of areas including (but not limited to) financial results, planning, projections, analysis and key metrics. The Financial Analyst is responsible for financial analysis and planning for a $400+ million division of a $2 billion software company.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and consolidate Division financial plans and projections.
- Provide biweekly, quarterly and annual reports to senior management including financial projections and operating performance.
- Prepare analysis of results versus expectations for senior management and make recommendations and/or changes to improve and support business operations.
- Drive operational efficiencies by identifying and implementing process enhancements that create improved controls and profitability.
- Assist in the development of performance/ profitability metrics to ensure results are aligned with expectations.
- Clearly articulate and present recommended actions based on financial analysis, projections, and results.
- Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis in support of business and various ad hoc projects.
- Work closely with Groups outside our department, which includes but is not limited to Sales Operations to ensure correct setup of Sales and Professional Services for projections of deliveries and hourly revenues.
- Maintain Sales Routings to ensure projections and revenue recognition occur correctly upon delivery.
Qualfications
- BS in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting (preferred)
- 2-5 years progressive experience in financial roles, including financial planning
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial statements required
- Knowledge of financial concepts beyond accounting
- Expertise in MS Excel and database query building.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Board
- The candidate must:
- be able to interface with multiple departments and develop relationships with key finance personnel.
- be comfortable working directly with senior management.
- have strong communication skills and attention to detail in all reporting.
- be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines, prioritize and multi-task.
- be able to produce work that is viewed at the senior most level of the organization.