Description
If you want to work for a fast-growing company, Robert Half is hiring dedicated candidates for a Financial Analyst position. You will oversee financial modeling on multiple financial products and measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans in this role. Your other duties will include advising management on the allocation of resources to best achieve objectives and preparing reports for management. Located in the Hartford, Connecticut, area, this Financial Analyst role is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity. We seek a candidate with a strong work ethic and a demonstrated competency in financial analysis.
Major responsibilities
Produce and monitor forecasting reports
Track monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources
Analyze performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
Ideal candidate would have an adaptable nature and experience dealing with vast amounts of information while exceeding expectations
Empower effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
Work with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Authenticate routine Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
Work closely with business partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
Work with senior executives on strategic deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
Lead monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
Uncover the influencing factors that are driving performance and trend
Requirements
Spreadsheet and ERP system experience recommended
General familiarity with financial planning
Demonstrated knowledge of month end closings
Previous experience working with Accounting Functions
Experience with time management
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Good understanding of Annual Operating Budget
Command of training
Background working with Create Reports
Budget management experience highly preferred
Practical knowledge of Lead Special Projects
Perform Ad Hoc Financial experience
Ability to simplify complex problems and build solutions
BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
Financial analysis & planning (go-to-market experience preferable)
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