Role overview:
As a Consultant/Sr. Consultant in Financial Operations, you will be in an advanced analytical and operational role providing independent judgment and strong expertise to teams focused on direct management of client financial accounts and projects. You will execute complex tasks and provide operational coordination for processes.

Day-to-day, you will:-

• Oversee the operations of the regional team to support completion of financial management of client engagements from the point of contract close to project completion and final collection
• Advise client teams on engagement budget and forecast management activities, including analysis of loaded costs (direct, and indirect costs) and other metrics in order to maximize the profitability of engagements
• Drive accuracy and rigor across the forecasting process at the engagement and region level, including monitoring financial status and costs, performing financial forecasting, analysis and producing financial reports
• Ensure all stakeholders are aware of risks across the region to ensure there are no financial surprises on the deal for Avanade or the client
• Support internal financial controls to ensure adherence to policies at the project/engagement level, particularly including contract and revenue recognition policies
• Independently perform advanced calculations, analyses, and/or projections and present findings to leadership
• Translate detailed financial concepts into usable insights and reports for the business. Effectively communicate results into actionable information to the business stakeholders.
• Verify accuracy of outputs from critical financial systems and leading troubleshooting and correction activities as needed
• Lead workstreams and processes as a part of a larger project/initiative and verify/check the work of junior colleagues
• Produce deliverables and reports ad hoq to achieve regional priorities in management of the P&L

• 4+ years of relevant work experience

• Experience in managing financial forecast and analysis
• Experience in managing multiple workstreams and balancing competing priorities
• Experience in training, development and oversight of a team preferred
• Knowledge of standard financial controls and processes
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to successfully work in team
• You will likely possess a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), preferably in Finance or relevant field