This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is fully on-site. Advanced Excel skills are a requirement for this job.

Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to lead telecom expense management operations. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of telecom services, including database maintenance, budgeting and forecasting, invoice auditing, variance analysis, contract oversight, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate will have expert-level Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and experience managing large datasets. Familiarity with telecom invoicing, general ledger processing, and billing dispute resolution is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Telecom Expense Management (TEM)

• Oversee the telecom expense management function, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain the telecom database and ensure data integrity.

• Identify billing discrepancies and manage resolution processes with service providers.

• Recover overcharges and implement procedures to prevent future billing issues.

• Analyze telecom spending and identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.

2. Contract Management

• Review and assess telecom contracts to ensure favorable terms.

• Maintain a contract database, tracking renewals and key milestones.

• Monitor vendor compliance and address any contractual issues.

3. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare reports on telecom expenditures, trends, and optimization initiatives.

• Develop and track KPIs to assess program effectiveness.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and maintain data models.

4. Vendor Management

• Maintain relationships with telecom service providers.

• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against SLAs and contract terms.

5. Project Management

• Support initiatives such as service migrations, upgrades, and cost-reduction projects.

• Coordinate stakeholders and track progress toward successful implementation.

6. Financial Operations

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for telecom expenses.

• Submit month-end accruals and allocate invoice costs appropriately.

• Coordinate invoice processing and payments in collaboration with Accounts Payable.

7. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as needed to support financial operations and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in expense management, financial analysis, or contract management.

• Proficiency in handling large datasets for analysis and reporting.

• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, and statistical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecom billing structures, service contracts, and industry standards.

• Experience with TEM software or systems.

• Familiarity with telecom technologies (e.g., VoIP, wireless, data networks).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and in teams.