Job description
Company Description
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description
You will collaborate with Finance teams across all North American businesses, supporting both department-specific analyses and region-wide projects aimed at enhancing planning and reporting capabilities. As an important partner in a growing team, you will gain valuable experience and access to further growth opportunities. You will report directly to the FP&A Supervisor and work directly with an Operating Unit (Health) of Experian’s business. This is an individual contributor role.
Main Responsibilities
- Technology Transformation Financial Reporting: Develop dashboards and reports to track project progress, budget use, and Return on investment for tech transformation plans.
- Capital Planning & Tracking: Manage capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring agreement on strategic goals and accounting standards.
- Contractor & Procurement Oversight: Monitor contractor spend, validate invoices, coordinate with procurement on outsourced labor requisitions, and manage purchase requests.
- Technology Spend Management: Forecast and control cloud costs, software licensing, capital expenditures, and overall tech spend, including monthly variance analysis.
- Accounting & Compliance Support: Assist with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and support audit and compliance processes.
- Collaboration & Process Improvement: Partner with Technology, Procurement, and Accounting teams to improve processes, automate reporting, and enhance insights using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Oracle, and Hyperion.
Qualifications
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including month-end processes, forecasting, reporting modeling, fixed assets, GL and budget management.
- Support finance professionals with a focus on customer service and responsiveness.
- Analytical Proficiency: Experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and P&L analysis.
- Experience with capital vs. operating expenses and GAAP principles.
- Experience communicating analytical findings for a range of different audiences being able to work with all organizational levels, including senior leaders.
- Technical Competence: Advanced English level and proficiency in Excel and familiar with financial systems and tools such as Oracle, OBIEE, Tableau, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SmartView.
Additional Information
- Benefits/Perks:
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
- This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote
- Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering… the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian’s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
