Job Description

About Us

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Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $15 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next.

But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 6,000 of them.

If you join our team, you'll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

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The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing business and financial data to inform strategic decisions, creating financial models, and presenting plans and reports to leadership. This role involves conducting variance analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and partnering with finance teams to ensure data accuracy. The ideal candidate will automate reporting processes, analyze industry trends against KPIs, and contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ensuring effective financial planning and strategic alignment.
Role Description




o Analyze business and financial data to inform strategic decisions.


o Create and maintain financial models to support organizational planning.


o Develop and present financial plans and reports for leadership.


o Conduct variance analysis on revenue, gross profit, and expenditures.


o Prepare monthly reporting packs and provide commentary for management.


o Support budgeting and forecasting processes across all business units.


o Partner with various finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.


o Automate reporting processes and improve forecasting tools.


o Analyze industry trends and performance against KPIs to identify risks and opportunities.


o Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including process and system enhancements.







Behaviors and Competencies




Data Analysis: Can apply complex analytical methods and algorithms for predictive modeling and can interpret and communicate the results effectively.


Digital Acumen: Can proactively seek out digital challenges, initiate digital projects, and contribute to innovative digital ideas.


Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify potential problems, initiate preventive measures, and propose and contribute to innovative solutions. Organization: Can effectively coordinate multiple projects, delegate tasks where appropriate, and employ advanced organizational tools and methods.


Time Management: Can consistently use time effectively, balance multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.


Multi-Tasking: Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate multiple projects, and contribute to innovative task management strategies.


Teamwork: Can lead a team effectively, facilitating cooperation, sharing information, and ensuring that all team members are able to contribute to their full potential.


Prioritization: Can proactively identify high-impact tasks, initiate action plans, and contribute to process improvements.


Detail-Oriented: Can manage complex tasks or projects, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and ensuring all details are addressed, necessary corrections are made, and quality is maintained.


Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences and can facilitate effective communication between others.


Initiative: Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate projects, and contribute to innovative ideas.


Ethics: Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate projects, and contribute to maintaining an ethical work environment.







Skill Level Requirements




o The ability to effectively utilize applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to enhance productivity and perform various tasks efficiently - Intermediate


o The ability to create, manage, and interpret interactive data visualizations and reports to support business decision-making and strategic planning - Intermediate


o Proficiency in using Microsoft Dynamics AX for enterprise resource planning, including tasks such as order tracking, inventory management, and financial reporting - Intermediate


o Proficiency in creating structured frameworks for organizing and interpreting data - Intermediate


o Ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting - Intermediate







Other Requirements




o Completed Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required


o 3-5 years of experience in Financial Analysis or Accounting


o Advanced certification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, MBA, or CPA preferred


Business working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 with a 30-minute lunch break. However due to the nature of the role, with its international reach and shared projects, working outside of these hours to service business needs will occur occasionally, and employees are expected to be readily available in these eventualities.


SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.


Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status