Analyst, IT Finance

Analyst, IT Finance FIN Dallas, TX October 8, 2024 --> IT Financial Analyst Dallas TX What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales and Increasing Profits. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all. Job Summary The IT Financial Analyst will partner with IT Leadership, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain and Operations to provide IT financial analysis and support. This will include invoice coding and processing for large IT accounts, assist with monthly close processes, monthly actual vs. forecast analyses, annual financial planning, trend analyses, and other ad hoc financial analyses related to IT spend and projects. Your Key Job Functions ? Manage shared inbox of IT invoices, providing coding and processing support for various vendors to Accounting. ? Assist with invoice coding and processing for large IT accounts, ensuring accuracy through research and remediation. ? Analyze invoices for alignment with IT contracts/agreements and proactively engage vendors for timely processing. ? Assist with monthly close processes including providing accurate and timely accounting entries, accruals, allocations, and reclassifications. ? Proactively search for process improvements in invoice processing and monthly close processes. ? Update and maintain monthly G&A Forecast for IT expenses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial goals. ? Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of IT spend against forecasts, identifying changes for accuracy improvement. ? Continuously track, report, and analyze trends in key spend areas, adhering to established benchmarks. ? Assist in annual financial planning for IT projects, collaborating with key stakeholders. ? Furnish vendor actual spend details and summaries as requested by IT Leadership. ? Proactively seek operational improvement opportunities through trend analysis, providing organized reports to stakeholders. ? Handle vendor refunds, credits, and wire transfers, communicating and setting up invoicing and coding processes for new vendors. ? Ensure timely deposit of vendor checks and manage data file retrieval and reformatting for accounting utilization. ? Demonstrate knowledge of accounting expense classifications including G&A expense, capital, amortization, etc. ? Act as a liaison between accounting offshore and IT Leadership, fostering collaboration. ? Collaborate with Accounting to update signature card approval policies. ? Partner with Accounting for process improvements and best practices. ? Undertake additional ad hoc projects and financial analyses as assigned.What You Bring to the Team ? Bachelor?s degree in finance/accounting ? 3-4 years of experience in Accounting or Finance preferred ? 3-4 years related work experience ? IT Finance experience a plus ? Information Technology experience a plus ? Broad understanding of Information Technology functions ? Ability to develop financial models/forecasts ? Intermediate skill in Microsoft Excel ? Strong analytical and interpersonal skills ? Team-oriented, ability to build relationships effectively ? Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment ? Must be a self-starter and able to work independently Why Brinker We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential. Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual, hybrid, and collaborative work environment Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regula