Financial Operations Associate at Protective Life Insurance Company providing financial management support for IT. Analyzing budgets, expenses, capital planning, and reporting.
Responsibilities
provide financial management support across budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for IT expenses
partner closely with IT and Finance leaders to oversee capital planning
support hardware and software purchases and renewals
provide insights that improve operational efficiency
manage the prepaid sub-ledger and prepare monthly prepaid amortization entries
prepare monthly accruals for assigned cost centers
complete monthly expense reports and provide analytics for hardware, software, and third-party services
identify trends in IT spend and highlight opportunities to improve efficiency
assist with annual budget and periodic forecast preparation for IT-related areas
collaborate with IT and other business partners to ensure accurate financial information
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, expense reporting, or budgeting
Experience supporting operating teams or functional departments; IT support experience is a plus
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus
Working knowledge of capital planning and fixed asset accounting concepts
Ability to amortize expenses and manage prepaid items accurately
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and working with large data sets
Comfort investigating variances, asking follow‑up questions, and driving issues to resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders
Ability to create clear, visual, and actionable financial reporting and analytics
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across Finance, IT, and other teams
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