Description If you are seeking a Financial Analyst in which you could utilize your background in finance and excellent communication skills, Robert Half may have the role you're looking for. An established firm is seeking a qualified applicant to join their growing team. Job duties include conducting financial modeling on various financial products as well as measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives, and preparing reports for management. This Financial Analyst role, which is located in the Salinas, California, is a permanent employment opportunity. If you're experienced in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management you may qualify for this key business partner role on an dynamic team.

　　What you get to do every single day

　　Support Area/Segment-level Bookings on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as P& L forecasting

　　Ensure business partners handle their resources by tracking monthly and quarterly performance through the comparison of actuals versus expectations

　　Work with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process

　　Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to see the proper execution of plans

　　Drive monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required

　　Deliver valuable foresight and decision support by enabling effective Business Intelligence (BI)

　　Collaborate with senior executives on strategic deep dives through the development of 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

　　Recognize potential risks and opportunities while analyzing performance to date

　　Produce and manage forecasting reports

　　Have a thorough understanding of internal and external drivers and be able to explain how they are impacting performance and trending

　　The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is adept at managing expectations and comfortable with handling large amounts of information Requirements - Excellent oral and written communications skills

　　Experience with financial data management processes & systems, e.g. Oracle/Hyperion/SAP Business Objects/SFDC/Tableau- Experience in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

　　BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

　　Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system

　　Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience prioritized)

　　Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

　　Practical knowledge in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

　　Strong problem solving and analytical skills

　　Background working with Perform Data Analysis

　　Data Analytics experience highly preferred

　　Earlier work involving Statistical Data Analysis

　　Foundational knowledge in Fiscal Management

　　GAAP Accounting experience

　　Fiscal Policy experience

　　Demonstrated knowledge of Spreadsheets

　　Good understanding of business analysis

　　US GAAP experience preferred

　　Practical knowledge of Data Analysis

　　Financial auditing experience highly desired

　　Adeptness in Financial Audits

　　General familiarity with Public Schools

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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