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Financial Analyst IV
Columbus, IN, US
Accounting / Finance
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
$45/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Automotive and Parts Mfg
First Shift (Day)
Columbus, IN, US
$45/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Automotive and Parts Mfg
On-site
Accounting / Finance
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly Services Job Description: Financial Analyst IV
Schedule: Hybrid will not become fully remote
Location: Columbus, IN
Pay: $45/hr
Overview:
As a Kelly Financial Analyst, you will provide financial oversight, planning, and governance to ensure engineering talent development programs are appropriately funded and aligned with corporate finance process guidelines. You will play a critical role in managing program budgets, enabling strategic capability investments, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budget Alignment
- Partner with manager and finance support team to define annual budget requirements for engineering development programs.
- Support comprehensive budget planning, including regional cohort funding, travel, and consulting investments.
- Ensure program spending aligns with enterprise and program priorities.
Cost Model & Investment Governance
- Maintain and validate program cost structures such as course fees, travel, instructor costs, and regional delivery.
- Advise on cost allocation and cross-charging to relevant functions and business units.
- Support financial governance for all program expenses, including consulting engagements.
Demand & Funding Alignment
- Identify funding gaps and risks that may affect program or cohort feasibility.
- Collaborate with project managers to support cohort go/no-go decision-making based on financial and participation thresholds.
Investment Tracking & Reporting
- Track program spend versus budget, by region and cohort.
- Provide regular reports on participation, cost per participant, and total program investment.
- Ensure transparency of financial information for leadership review.
Value & ROI Support
- Partner with technical talent and HR teams to develop and evolve outcome measurement approaches.
- Prepare financial narratives on program value, including cost avoidance benefits.
- Provide input for leadership discussions related to program continuation and scaling.
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Maintain program budget tracker (weekly).
- Monitor actual vs. forecasted spend; flag variances (monthly).
- Validate participant funding and cost center alignment (per cohort and ongoing).
- Support cross-charging processes and resolve billing issues (daily).
- Partner with project manager on aligning demand and funding (weekly).
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3–5 years’ experience in finance, program financial management, or business/business support roles.
- Background in budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking within a corporate environment.
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency—especially Excel (financial tracking, reporting) and PowerPoint (presentations for leadership).
- Familiarity with financial systems, cost centers, and cross-charging processes.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with program leaders, project managers, and finance stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills, with extraordinary attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance audiences.
- Comfortable in a dynamic, global, and cross-regional work environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and requirements for the role. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.
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