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Financial Analyst Lead I - Business Finance Who We Are: Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world. UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live. With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com. You Are: UST is searching for a highly motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, expense management, forecasting, budgeting, and business decision-making across key operational and technology portfolios. The opportunity: · Develop, maintain, and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans · Monitor operational and project-related expenditures against approved budgets · Track actual spend versus budget and forecast; perform detailed variance analysis · Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review · Generate monthly financial outlooks and projections · Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, resource costs, and capital/operational expenditures · Collaborate with project managers and business leaders to track financial performance · Work directly with senior leaders and portfolio managers to understand financial priorities This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required . What you need : · Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field · Experience Required · 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Corporate Finance · Strong experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for a department, business unit, or enterprise function · Experience tracking and analyzing financial variances and performance metrics · Skills & Technical Competencies · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis · Experience working with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Workday, or similar platforms) · Strong experience in financial planning, budget management, and forecasting · Proficiency in variance analysis and cost optimization identification · Knowledge & Core Competencies · Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements · Financial analysis and business decision-making expertise · Project financial management and ROI analysis capabilities · Understanding of financial compliance, policies, and audit requirements · Ability to present financial insights clearly to senior leadership · Preferred Qualifications · CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification · Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance industry · Experience supporting IT, Operations, or Project Portfolio financial management · Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or advanced reporting tools Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below. Role Location: Pennsylvania Compensation Range : $67,000-$99,000 Benefits Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws. What we believe: We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions. Humility: We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone. Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. Integrity: We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance. #UST #CB #LI-AP6

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Financial Analyst
Lead I - Business Finance
Develop, maintain, and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans
Monitor operational and project-related expenditures against approved budgets
Track actual spend versus budget and forecast; perform detailed variance analysis
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review
Generate monthly financial outlooks and projections
Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, resource costs, and capital/operational expenditures
Collaborate with project managers and business leaders to track financial performance
Work directly with senior leaders and portfolio managers to understand financial priorities
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required .
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
Experience Required
5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Corporate Finance
Strong experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for a department, business unit, or enterprise function
Experience tracking and analyzing financial variances and performance metrics
Skills & Technical Competencies
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
Experience working with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Workday, or similar platforms)

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CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification
Experience supporting IT, Operations, or Project Portfolio financial management
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or advanced reporting tools
Role Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation Range : $67,000-$99,000

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