Financial Analyst

Description Skilled Financial Analyst candidates will be interested in Robert Half's new job opening. There is an opening for a Financial Analyst, who will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. Your duties would include conducting financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measuring, analyzing and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, you're a good fit for this position. You will also advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management. This Financial Analyst role is a long-term contract / temporary to hire employment opportunity in the Woodridge, New Jersey, area.
Major responsibilities
- Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making
- Assess potential risks and opportunities and research performance
- Understand and communicate internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
- Work next to senior executives on long-term 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
- Flexible individual that feels comfortable operating under high expectations while dealing with a large amount of information- Assemble and overview forecasting reports
- Lead monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
- Facilitate effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
- Work with the Accounting group to lead the monthly and quarterly close process
- Work next to cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
- Maintain weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting Requirements - Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience suggested)
- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
- Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
- Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
- Financial modeling experience desired
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Deep understanding of System Integration
- 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)
- Prior knowledge in Spreadsheet and ERP system
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