Business Partner - Financial Analyst - IFS
Itasca, IL
About the Job
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but also on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job DescriptionJob Overview
The Business Financial Analyst will serve as the Finance Business Partner for our Regional Sales team. In a dynamic and rapidly expanding company, the role involves supporting Sales to optimize Booking value and Revenue Recognition, thereby contributing to ambitious targets. With strong communication skills, the position collaborates with Regional management to provide business insights and advice and works closely with Sales executives in structuring and negotiating sales transactions.
Reporting to the Business CFO for North America, this role plays a key part in achieving financial goals.
- Providing finance and commercial input and support to the Regional Leadership Team
- Work with Sales team in Deal structuring ensuring to maximize and optimize Revenue Recognition, Bookings, Total Contract Value (TCV), and Annual Contract Value (ACV)
- Advise on financial implications of management and commercial decisions
- Work with the Sales team in closing deals
- Collaborate with Business Operations and FP&A teams forecasting Bookings
- Ensure commercial and financial compliance in line with policies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including, the finance team, auditors, budget holders, and customers.
- Support Ad hoc financial projects as and when required
- Will need to be able to work with all areas of the business and comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels within the organization
- 5+ years working in Finance and IT, preferably in the software industry
- BA/BS in finance, accounting, or related field – MBA a plus
- Strong Revenue Recognition knowledge (IFRS 15)
- Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Experience working with sales and consulting organizations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly proficient in Excel and financial modeling
Additional Information
At IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.
With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world-class customers all over the globe with our leading products.
If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
What We’re Offering
- Salary Range: $92,000 to $105,000 plus 10% annual bonus
- Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401K with Company contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Community involvement and volunteering events
M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer