IT FP&A Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Cloud Spend

panerabread; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Analyst for IT Financial Planning & Analysis at the Saint Louis, MO Support Center. The role focuses on analyzing IT expenditures, budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights to support financial decisions within IT.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience with IT finance, and the ability to communicate financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Local travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial software).
• Familiarity with IT financial management practices and metrics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IT expenditures, budgets, and forecasts to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor and report on IT financial performance, identifying areas of concern and opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure appropriate coding during month-end Close process.
• Subject matter expert for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), tracking and explaining GCP expenses and forecast updates.
• Execute monthly IT Billing process to accurately bill approx. $15 M annually.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Panera is seeking an Analyst for IT Financial Planning & Analysis at the Saint Louis, MO Support Center. The role focuses on analyzing IT expenditures, budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights to support financial decisions within IT.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience with IT finance, and the ability to communicate financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Local travel is minimal.