Principal Financial Systems Consultant
Why UKG:
At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters-and so do you.
Principal Financial Systems
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Financial Systems Analyst to support financial transparency, investment governance, and operational efficiency across ESE initiatives. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, ESE Org Operations, this role serves as the day-to-day lead for ESE FinOps execution, reporting, investment management, and process optimization.
In this role, you will lead the tracking of enterprise investments, spend, and budgets, modernize and automate FinOps processes, and deliver high-quality insights that enable ESE leaders to understand financial performance, risks, and trends. You will operate as a trusted partner to Finance and ESE stakeholders, ensuring financial data is accurate, accessible, and decision-ready.Responsibilities
FinOps Execution & Financial Governance
• Lead budget tracking, spend analysis, forecasting, accruals, and capitalization inputs across assigned ESE portfolios and vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for financial data accuracy, reconciliation, and audit readiness within ESE FinOps scope.
• Perform advanced variance analysis, identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Reporting, Insights & Leadership Support
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• Own monthly and quarterly FinOps reporting for ESE, ensuring consistency, clarity, and executive readiness.
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights and narratives to support CIO and ESE leadership reviews.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that inform prioritization and decision-making.
Process Optimization & Automation
• Lead the standardization and automation of FinOps reporting, dashboards, and data workflows.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and data quality across FinOps processes.
• Drive adoption of self-service dashboards and near-real-time financial visibility for ESE leaders.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as a lead partner to Finance, Procurement, Accounting, and ESE teams, ensuring alignment across systems and financial cycles.
• Support audit, compliance, and governance activities through strong documentation and controls.
• Apply FinOps and IT financial management best practices to strengthen financial discipline and transparency across ESE.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial management, investment tracking, budgeting, forecasting, or enterprise reporting roles.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a lead individual contributor in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders through data, insight, and expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with enterprise financial or portfolio management platforms (e.g., D365, ServiceNow SPM, Anaplan).
• Strong understanding of capex/opex, accruals, and capitalization in a corporate environment.
• Experience building or enhancing automated reporting and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI DAX, or similar tools.
• Exposure to FinOps or IT Financial Management practices.
Company Overview:
UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry - because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion