Financial Analyst-North America Projects

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThis position is for a financial analyst supporting all finance and accounting activities of Order to Cash process for large system implementations in US and Canada. The role will partner with various MSI groups as well as customers to support accurate logging of new projects, revenue and cost recognition throughout projects’ lifecycle, and timely cash collections for completed deliverables. The position will support at least one geographical territory in the US or Canada and report directly to the Systems Integration Controller.
Job Description

​This role will be on a hybrid schedule based out of our Chicago office and will be in the office 1 to 2 times per week.

The Financial Analyst - North America Projects will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Serve as the focal point for the Territory Services Director, Regional Services Managers and individual Program Managers (PMs) and provide financial support to ensure that the territory achieves its revenue, margin, and cash objectives
• Guide operating partners to understand the financial impact of contemplated business decisions, including the review of milestone plans, while focusing on revenue, cost reduction, and cash acceleration opportunities
• Understand and explain changes in: project forecasts to complete estimates, project risk projections, and deferred cost balances
• Drive weekly territory forecast calls and provide required analysis to support revenue, margin, and cash generation
• Complete monthly revenue packages and maintain an accurate financial profile of each project
• Perform quarterly Percentage-Of-Completion (POC) analysis to determine both P&L and BS adjustments. Work with the Controller to identify cost savings/cost adjustments.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Seeking 1+ years of Accounting/Finance work experience
• Understanding of financial metrics, specifically: revenue, costs, and cash
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to partner with operations
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Comfortable working at a detailed level under time constraints and with multiple operating constituents
• Strong skills in excel and google sheets
• Knowledge of PlanView, Oracle ERP (Project Accounting), COF (Customer Order Fulfillment), SmartView, Tableau, Alteryx and other fulfillment related systems a plus

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and +1 year experience in Finance or Accounting 

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].