Financial Analysis & Controls

Financial Analysis & Controls (contract)

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Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial operations through innovation and automation within a dynamic technology environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing financial operations while simultaneously modernizing processes through dashboard development and intelligent automation. This role combines traditional financial management responsibilities with cutting‑edge technology implementation, requiring someone who can balance day‑to‑day financial oversight with forward‑thinking process improvements.

The position involves tracking and analyzing budgets across multiple categories, identifying spending gaps, and creating automated solutions that replace manual spreadsheet‑based workflows. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on experimentation, enjoys building tools that enhance organizational efficiency, and wants to make a tangible impact on how financial information is accessed and utilized across the organization.

• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize financial data and enable real‑time budget tracking
• Audit spending data within dashboard tools and perform ongoing updates as necessary
• Set up and manage dashboard permissions to ensure budget owners have appropriate access to their respective budgets
• Conduct final data validation to ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Process budget reclasses, journal entries, and accruals as needed
• Close purchase order milestones and purchase orders in a timely manner
• Process budget requests from the Finance Controller
• Identify areas of concern to proactively address budget variances from forecast
• Conduct monthly reviews and consolidate findings to inform executive communications
• Manage monthly communications to drive timely invoice approvals and accruals
• Track discretionary, external resource, and Azure consumption budgets on a day‑to‑day basis
• Automate existing spreadsheet‑based processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Build simple agents to streamline information retrieval and centralize policy access
• Set up and maintain SharePoint sites, including organizing and cleaning up documentation
• Document financial policies and procedures to improve accessibility and compliance
• Drive budget management content creation and readiness training related to finance tools, policies, compliance, forecasting, and processes

• 2-4 years of experience in financial management and analysis
• 2-4 years of hands‑on experience building Power BI dashboards
• 2-4 years of experience developing agents that leverage Power BI or similar platforms
• Prior experience working as a contractor is highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of automating financial processes and building efficiency tools
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and data visualization
• Experience building agents that leverage Power BI or other automation platforms
• Strong financial management and analysis capabilities
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data manipulation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint management
• Knowledge of financial software and enterprise resource planning systems

• Location:
  
  Remote
• Duration: 6 months
• Pay Range*: $45.50 - $51.50 per hour
• Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  40 hours
• Job Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Final date to receive applications:
  Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for…