Our story
At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
Our Values:
Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Contract Management
- Must be able to interpret complex contract terms
- Able to unpack deal model and enter deal model data into financial tools and tie deal model info back to signed contracts
- Create calc tools/forecast files based on client contracts
- Maintain SLA Calculations
- Aid in contract renewal discussions
Forecasting and Annual Budgeting
- Responsible for developing & implementing monthly baseline operating plan at the beginning of each year (Detailed Bottoms-up Plan))
- Responsible for executing forecasting process on a monthly basis for revenue and estimated Variable Margins.
- Manage forecasts for Contract Terms (not just individual fiscal years) and meet all quarterly forecast and annual Plan deadlines.
Month End Process
- Manage month end close, working closely with revenue assurance group as needed, tasks include but not limited to:
- Validate Revenue is submitted accurately
- Variance Analysis
- Expense Accruals
- Topside Entries
- Project forecast updates for R&Os
Reporting
- Able to use Workday & Adaptive Insight to create and maintain P&L reports for Client/BU Lead review
- Ad hoc P&L reporting as needed
- Present financial data to the Business
- Able to provide detailed, concise analysis on client P&Ls, reporting, and pricing to guide client teams and Client execs on driving improved margins.
Analyst in this position is highly independent and requires only minimal supervision.
Education, Certifications, and Work Experience
- BBA, B.Com., MBA Finance, ICWA, CA, CFA, CA inter.
- 5-7 years of finance experience working in a financial analyst role
- Experience in Corporate FP&A analysis a plus
Knowledge Base Required
- Strong business acumen, e.g. ability to interpret, evaluate and apply financial data/information to business decisions
- Proficiency in financial analysis and financial models
Technical Competencies and Skills Required
Specific content or job-specific technical skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to consult effectively with senior level managers and clients on various financial issues, while
- Detail-oriented, organized and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team
- Strong project management skills including the ability to plan, organize, and control activities, and direct and coordinate people to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to identify and drive process improvements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, Excel (Knowledge of VBA and Macros a plus) and PowerPoint
- Experience with financial systems. Workday and Adaptive Insight a big plus
Conditions
Describes the nature of the work, job requirements, physical conditions, and work environment.
- Little to no travel
- Tight deadlines that require overtime during peak cycles
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
