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UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) Dir. Financial Planning & Analysis in Lowell, Massachusetts
Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
Job Description
UKG is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director - Corporate FP&A. In this high-impact role, you will partner with cross-functional leaders and the executive team to drive long-term financial planning, provide actionable insights, and support key strategic decisions that fuel our growth. The focus will be on driving the enterprise level financial planning and analysis function with an emphasis on performance improvement; providing quality management information; and furthering the development of scalable reporting and processes, analytical tools, and key performance metrics. You’ll oversee the development of comprehensive financial models, manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, and mentor a high-performing team—all to ensure our financial strategy aligns with our business objectives. Additionally, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across departments to deliver insights that shape the future of UKG. The successful candidate possesses a broad understanding of finance and accounting concepts along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, preferably with software industry experience.
Join UKG Finance and become a vital force in our mission to lead the HCM software industry. We're not just number crunchers …. we're story tellers! We are trusted business partners driving accountability, delivering impactful analysis, focused on the “Why’s” versus the “What’s” and ultimately crafting the financial narrative that propels UKG forward. In our team, analytical prowess meets a growth enterprise mindset. We synthesize data, understand business functions, build complex financial models, reimagine business processes and actively shape key decisions. As stewards of financial data, we protect UKG with a business-wide mindset, while our innovation-driven approach anticipates challenges and drives transformative insights. Choosing UKG Finance means embracing a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to a journey beyond conventional finance roles. Let's explore how your unique talents can elevate our mission together.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership to the FP&A function by ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and modeling activities align with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Partner with Corporate functions including building critical cross-functional relationships providing decision support, strategic financial analysis and guidance, and supporting them within processes such as headcount and expense planning.
• Oversee the development and execution of company-wide financial plans, managing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models that support our growth initiatives.
• Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate the impact of new initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Prepare and deliver concise, impactful reports and presentations that communicate critical insights and strategic recommendations to the CFO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
• Develop & improve internal financial reporting and commentary that provides senior leaders with timely insights into trends, operational results, and growth drivers.
• Conduct comprehensive variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and offer strategic recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely internal reporting packages and presentations that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business decisions.
• Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards that enhance business intelligence and inform executive decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Skills / Qualifications
• 10+ years’ experience in an Finance role with 5+ in FP&A, Managerial Experience is Required
• Strategic-thinker with significant experience successfully developing and driving forward enterprise-level business initiatives.
• Experience at a public company or through the IPO process is required
• Ability to lead, influence and drive priorities at the business executive level as well as build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the Company.
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience in reporting tools such as Anaplan, IBM Planning Analytics and Power BI.
• Strong results orientation and accountability with the ability to solve problems and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility and openness to change; comfort making decisions amidst ambiguity
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills and interest in continuous process improvement
Education/Certification/License
• Business Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 .
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
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