Sr. Financial Analyst, Information Technology

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Our Senior Data Analyst, Information Technology  role is key to the organization’s IT cost transparency initiatives, designed to position IT stakeholders with the knowledge to manage and communicate the cost, quality and value of IT services.

This experienced Financial Analyst will assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the IT financial planning and analysis processes across the company. The role will also play a part in the overall IT governance processes as well as assist in the administrative oversight of overall budget planning and forecasting.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Regularly organize and analyze all IT spend, ensuring correct categorization and attribution of data 

• Create operational and financial models, dashboards, management reports, and communication materials for IT and corporate executives and end users 

• Lead data collection, transformation, and analysis for both forecasting and historical trend reporting; execute the collection of data from stakeholders in a timely manner 

• Provide expertise to help manage and improve organizational IT cost transparency and IT planning 

• Participate in collaborative efforts with domain leads, service lines, and programs / projects to drive improved communication and shared direction 

• Work with program/project leaders and cost center owners to secure forecasts and review incurred expenses 

• Support vendor selection, RFP cost and quality analysis, and ongoing vendor performance metrics 

• Collect and maintain vendor contracts and other related artifacts; review to ensure standards, tracking termination / renewal dates and collaborating with contract owners on financial impacts 

• Participate in establishing financial performance metrics, practices, templates, and policies to expand and mature these capabilities for the IT organization 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a Financial Analyst role (technology or corporate) 

• Strong knowledge of operational financial management processes and best practices such as: forecasts/budgeting, cost allocations, project capital and operating expense forecasting and reporting 

• Strong financial acumen and data analytic skills 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in providing financial reports and analysis  

• Experience formulating conclusions and providing summary analysis and interpretation for leadership 

• Basic understanding of information technology components, purchasing, and vendor selection 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 

• Initiative to identify opportunities and risks and think outside the box; ability to work independently 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to all levels of the company 

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, particularly charts and graphs 

• Ability to generate ad-hoc data extracts from various databases using Structured Query Language (SQL)  

• Experience with one or more of the following tools/programs/languages: 

  • Microsoft Excel 

  • Strong understanding of SQL and Database Modeling

  • Scheduling/Query tools such as SQL Server Management Studio 

• Ability to manage conflict in a matrixed environment to secure data needed for financial measurement activities from others at all levels of the organization 

• Experience managing change, executing new processes, and successfully engaging colleagues and partners to achieve results 

• Experience with IT cost management, planning and analysis tools (ServiceNow, JDE, SAP) preferred 

• Advanced degree in a related field preferred 

• ITIL or Service Management background preferred 

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
• Our office is based in Plano, east of I75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.