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.

Join UKG Finance and become a vital force in our mission to lead the HCM software industry. We're not just number crunchers …. we're story tellers! We are trusted business partners driving accountability, delivering impactful analysis, focused on the “Why’s” versus the “What’s” and ultimately crafting the financial narrative that propels UKG forward.

In our team, analytical prowess meets a growth enterprise mindset. We synthesize data, understand business functions, build complex financial models, reimagine business processes and actively shape key decisions. As stewards of financial data, we protect UKG with a business-wide mindset, while our innovation-driven approach anticipates challenges and drives transformative insights.

Choosing UKG Finance means embracing a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to a journey beyond conventional finance roles. Let's explore how your unique talents can elevate our mission together.

Description

UKG is looking for a self-motivated, proactive Lead Financial Analyst with proven ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing environment to join our EPIC Finance organization. This position provides financial support for the Engineering, Product, Innovation, and Cloud (“EPIC”) organization and is responsible for planning, forecasting, and ongoing reporting and analysis. The role interacts closely with various individuals on the EPIC Finance team and executive management. The successful candidate possesses a broad understanding of finance and accounting concepts along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This person will work with all levels in the organization, and must be an excellent communicator, collaborator, and problem solver.

Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end planning and execution of various planning cycles throughout the year including annual budget, routine forecast updates, and multi-year long range planning models

• Consolidate and analyze monthly financial and operational results to understand their impact on the business and future forecasts and understand/communicate the “why” to finance and business stakeholders

• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, EPIC leadership to synthesize information and gain alignment across the organization

• Create and maintain internal reporting packages, presentations, and dashboards that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is backed by strong data points and metrics to facilitate business decision making

• Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed financial models that track and analyze financial results, key metrics and their respective impact on EPIC’s overall performance, address business opportunities and provide recommendations to business leaders

• Collaborate with Corporate FP&A, EPIC Finance leadership, and work closely with VP EPIC Finance to support function-wide strategic initiatives

• Prepare presentations for Corporate FP&A and EPIC quarterly business reviews (“QBR”)

• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate, and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes, and methodologies

• Become an expert in TM1, D365, and other key systems within UKG to accelerate the forecast timeline, enhance reporting, and increase productivity within the team

• Continually identify and execute on internal process improvements and best practices

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think imaginatively and intuitively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas

• Skilled to lead in formulating key assumptions to reflect business activities and help facilitate decision making for leadership

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize deliverables

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to understand business requirements and track plan changes

• Capability to develop complex financial models with key attention to detail

• Effective communication skills; listening, written and verbal; ability to interact with staff at all levels of the Company

• Strong systems skills; specifically experience with ERP systems and data warehousing tools, Microsoft D365 and IBM TM1 a plus

• Advanced excel skills including strong data manipulation skills, PowerBI a plus

Experience, Education, Certification, License and Training

• B.A. in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• MBA preferred

• 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and modeling, working in a Technology company preferred

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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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 $68,100 to $110,000, 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 (https:www.ukg.com/careers)  

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