FP&A Specialist

Summary: Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse, and they are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their R&D Finance – BU Expense team. In this role, you will partner with Operations and Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles while consolidating and analyzing financial data. Responsibilities: - Support MT budget, forecasting cycles, and monthly/quarterly close activities - Consolidate, analyze, and report financial results (actuals vs. forecast) and identify key drivers - Support financial planning cycles (MT, CtC, YoY), including variance analysis and forecast updates - Monitor spend and maintain accurate expense tracking across dashboards and control files - Perform close tasks, including manual journal entries, and support Finance team members as needed - Review Purchase Requisitions for compliance and budget alignment - Prepare cost allocations across franchise, geography, and technology Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field (graduated within the last 3 years) - Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, dynamic functions & formulas, power query, macros, etc) - Solid understanding of accounting principles (expense recognition, accruals, capitalization, account/balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, etc) - Experience with ERP/systems (SAP) - Strong data validation, reconciliation, and attention to financial accuracy - Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis and ability to manage and analyze large datasets and multiple trackers - Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy with analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset - Effective communication skills (ability to explain financial data clearly) - Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Ops, HR, Finance, etc.), as well as with people from different countries/cultures (global company environment) - Ownership and accountability in a high-volume, fast-paced environment - Self-driven with a continuous improvement focus and business partnering mindset Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with BPC, Power BI or other BI/analytics tools - Experience with Expertise with financial modeling and scenario analysis - Expertise with automation tools (Power Query, Power Automate, etc.) - Knowledge of procurement processes (P2P and Ariba workflows and approvals) - Exposure to multinational environment / multi-geo cost allocation Required Skills: Financial analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Advanced Excel, Accounting principles, SAP, Data validation, Financial reporting, Variance analysis, Financial modeling, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Procurement processes, Ownership and accountability Benefits: Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission., Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com., This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois. The requirement is three days in office/week.