Senior Financial Analyst – Video & Software Services (VSS)

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Video and Software Services (VSS) team is dedicated to delivering exceptional field support, customer success, and security services for Mobile Video, Fixed Video, and Software customers. The team focuses on driving increased adoption, retention, and revenue growth for the company. VSS operates in collaboration with existing global services teams to ensure customers receive a seamless and unified service experience.

The NA Services Finance team is responsible for the financial oversight of the VSS organization, and providing strategic insights through forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis. By partnering closely with VSS business leaders, the team ensures well-informed decision-making and a clear understanding of financial implications across the organization.

Job Description

This position operates on a hybrid schedule at our Chicago Office. Candidates are required to work on-site two days per week, with the potential for increased on-site presence as needed.

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with exceptional analytical skills and strong communication abilities to support the VSS team, in addition to providing support across the wider services teams as needed. This role will play a crucial part in forecasting, budgeting, process improvement, and strategic financial analyses, helping drive operational efficiencies and financial accuracy. This role will closely collaborate with the VSS’s business operating partners on cost and revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with VSS’s operation partners to build up monthly forecasts using analytics, expense management, and variance analysis while providing leadership with actionable financial insights
• Prepare and present monthly financial reviews for executive leadership in partnership with business leaders
• Identify financial risks and opportunities within forecasts and collaborate with business teams to drive strategic decision-making
• Conduct financial analyses on P&L allocations, structural changes, and business cases for capital and other investments
• Support process automation and operational efficiency projects to enhance financial operations
• Provide ad-hoc strategic analysis and cross-functional financial support as needed to the wider services finance team

Additional Skills 

• 4+ years of experience in a FP&A role at high-growth startup or well established company preferred
• In-depth knowledge of software/subscription as a service (SaaS) revenue models
• Exposure to Oracle, Smartview, Tableau, Netsuite, and/or Hyperion a plus, but not required
• Advanced Excel modeling skills. Familiarity with building complex financial models and manipulating large datasets to help the company make strategic recommendations
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with a formidable attention to detail
• Healthy curiosity to understand all aspects of the business
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive cross-functional execution on business goals
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, be additive when and where you can, and support team tasks to help out the company when necessary

Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years experience in accounting or finance 

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.