**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!** **Job Description Summary:** The Associate Financial Analyst is responsible for providing finance support to one or more of Rocket’s functional or Business Unit organizations, with oversight and guidance provided by the Director, FP&A. The Associate Financial Analyst will be responsible for provide reporting and analysis on headcount and operating expenses against forecasts and budgets. This is a great opportunity to learn from more experienced members of the team to further hone analytical skills, with lots of opportunity for growth and development. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **:** **Develop and distribute consistent monthly financial reviews for senior business and finance leaders.** **Collaborate with others to streamline and improve financial reporting tools and identify/implement process improvements as needed.** **Play a supporting role in all monthly close and business planning processes (budgeting and forecasting) and ensure monthly financial results are stated accurately.** **Work with AP and SSC team to improve monthly close/accrual process – create standardize reporting for expense analysis at a vendor level** **Review and analyze results to understand performance against plan/forecast. Identify trends that indicate problems to address or opportunities to investigate. Highlight business issues and risks and drive changes to improve operations.** **Required Qualifications:** **Minimum of 2 years of Finance and/or Accounting experience.** **Proficient level of Excel knowledge with the ability to use pivot tables and advanced formulae.** **Experience in Microsoft office suite of products.** **Experience with ERP and financial planning tools.** **Ability to consistently meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and moderate supervision in a fast pace environment.** **Ability to interpret data and offer relevant conclusions and recommendations.** **Self-starter with a desire to learn and grow in a team environment.** **Preferred Qualifications:** **2 years of experience in the planning and analysis field working closely with senior management.** **Exposure to a global corporate environment.** **Experience with Oracle ERP, Essbase, Smart View, OBIEE, APEX.** **Experience working in the high-tech industry or for software companies.** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. **Travel Requirements:** 0% **Information Security:** Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role. **Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:** At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce. \#LI-JC1 The base salary range for this role is $57,720.00 - $72,150.00 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. . **What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:** **Extensive paid time off programs (paid holidays, sick, and unlimited vacation time)** **Healthcare coverage options to fit you (and your family’s) needs** **Retirement savings, with matching contributions by Rocket Software** **Life and disability coverage** **Leadership and skills training opportunities** **Two paid work days for off-site training** EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. _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._ _If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_ Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people—not just ones and zeroes. We’re people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts with 31 offices around the world.