FinOps Analyst

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

***This role will involve a hybrid arrangement, with some periodic in-office work required.***

RRD is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team as a FinOps Analyst! 

The FinOps Analyst plays a critical role in bridging financial planning and operational excellence through data-driven analysis, reporting, and strategic forecasting. This position is responsible for managing budgets, performing in-depth financial modeling, crafting insightful reports, and supporting stakeholders with timely, actionable financial intelligence. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance or accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop, implement, and manage short-term and long-term financial forecasts in coordination with business unit leads.
• Maintain rolling forecasts based on business performance trends and market conditions.
• Lead annual budgeting processes by collaborating with departmental stakeholders to align financial plans with strategic goals.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual financial results.
• Manage enterprise contracts (Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle) spend. Assist the corporate procurement team in scoping, negotiating and allocating contract costs. 
• Manage inventories of key assets such as servers, storage, network equipment and software.

Report Writing & Financial Communication

• Prepare and distribute recurring and ad-hoc financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Provide insights and commentary on trends, risks, and opportunities.

Data Modeling and Financial Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business initiatives, pricing strategies, and cost structures.
• Perform scenario analysis, ROI modeling, and sensitivity testing to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage IT cost allocation back to business units or other cost centers.
• Utilize tools like Excel, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau to aggregate and visualize financial and operational data.

Financial Problem Solving

• Identify and investigate financial anomalies and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve data integrity issues and enhance financial workflows.
• Support process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
• Leads in the coordination of accounting matters with other departments, and groups within the business. Function as the team lead within the department and interfaces with the corporate finance team and senior level managers. Must be able to resolve issues and identify and create new workflows as needed.
• Serves as a resource for management in effecting efficiency and cost improvements.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a FinOps environment.
• Previous experience working with Information Technology and understanding if IT Infrastructure required. 

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of budgeting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
• Solid grasp of financial concepts such as NPV, IRR, cost modeling, and variance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Should be comfortable with making presentations to senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects