Job Description
Job Title: Business Analyst – Asset Management
Location: Vancouver, BC
Department: North America Site IT
Position Summary:
The Business Analyst – Asset Management will play a pivotal role in supporting the Asset Management and Infrastructure teams in accurately tracking monthly expenditures, preparing detailed utilization and financial reports, and collaborating with the local IT and Business teams and the Business Unit Finance Partners. Additionally, this role will involve assisting in the preparation of annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts, creating chargeback systems, and facilitating communication between IT, Finance, and Business Units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Asset Management Lead and Infrastructure Lead in the preparation of annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts for submission to Finance.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to determine the forecast and usage of virtual storage and server resources, contributing to the development of a chargeback report and model.
- Assist in the evaluation of optimal inventory levels based on planned utilization to mitigate long lead procurement.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to create a Virtual Machine and Storage Calculator, establishing a robust charge-back system for Business Units.
- Collaborate with the Asset Management Lead and Infrastructure Lead to monitor and track monthly utilization and spend across business units.
- Prepare comprehensive reports of monthly expenditures for each Business Unit, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial guidelines.
- Act as a liaison between the Global Finance team and Business Unit Finance Partners to address budget tracking issues and provide necessary clarifications.
- Facilitate the budget approval process, acting as an intermediary between IT, Finance, and Business Units, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Qualifications:
- Experience in asset management, infrastructure procurement and utilization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Alternate degrees acceptable with extensive business facing experience.
- Experience in financial reporting, budget planning, and working with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in data visualization and financial software and tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
How to Apply
Apply via: https://ea.gr8people.com/jobs/182735/business-analyst