Financial Analyst, Technology

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands is expanding its Technology organization and seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis professional focused on technology analytics. The role supports financial planning activities—annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting—while delivering insights into software and contract labor trends to inform decision‑making.

This position will support the Atlanta‑based Global Support Center and requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–3+ years of Planning & Analysis experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Hyperion planning and BI tools is highly preferred.
• Onsite role at Atlanta Global Support Center.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting.
• Analyze software spend and contractor labor trends.
• Collaborate with business leaders to project costs.
• Present budget results to stakeholders.
• Perform monthly variance analysis for G&A costs.
• Identify cost-efficiency opportunities in technology spend.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Hyperion Planning

Hyperion Financial Management

SmartView

Tableau

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Inspire Brands is expanding its Technology organization and seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis professional focused on technology analytics. The role supports financial planning activities—annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting—while delivering insights into software and contract labor trends to inform decision‑making. This position will support the Atlanta‑based Global Support Center and requires onsite presence five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the first‑pass execution of the G&A and Direct‑to‑Fund budget process, focusing on software spend and contract labor management.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure accurate cost projections, aligning operational spend with strategic goals.
• Communicate budget results clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with first‑pass monthly variance analysis for G&A and Direct‑to‑Fund costs, explain material variances, and share insights for business reviews.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to collect and analyze spend data for periodic forecasts and project trends for non‑headcount software and professional fees.
• Provide ad‑hoc spend analysis to support technology leadership and drive cost‑efficiency opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate and propose improvements in planning and reporting processes to increase data collection efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all reporting deliverables, maintaining data integrity.
• Provide excellent customer service to business partners and cross‑functional teams, supporting headcount and staffing decisions.

Education & Experience

• Required: 4‑Year degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Required: 2–3+ years of Planning & Analysis experience.
• Preferred: 1+ year of multi‑brand corporate or Shared Services experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to handle a dynamic set of tasks and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and proven collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Financial, technical, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints.
• Strongly preferred: Experience with Enterprise Planning and Reporting software such as Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management, including SmartView.
• Strongly preferred: Experience with Business Intelligence tools, including Tableau, Power BI, and SharePoint.

Direct Reports

None