Financial Analyst - Entry Level

DescriptionOur client located in the Twin Cities is looking for an Entry Level Financial Analyst. The Entry Level Financial Analyst will be responsible for preparing financial reports, conducting business studies, developing forecast models, analyzing financial performance, and advising departments about their budgets. Located in the St. Paul, Minnesota area, this Financial Analyst role is a temporary employment opportunity.In this role, you will:- Analyze departmental fiscal data, monthly, quarterly and annually. Included in your analysis is rate approvals, contract review, commission analysis, product analysis, P& L review and other ad hoc analysis.- Assist departmental management staff and other members of the team in technical budgetary matters during budget hearings, finance meetings, and in the general preparation and administration of the budget.- Prepare short and long range projections utilizing economic forecasting and financial analytic techniques to assess the impact of budget changes.- Capital planning and ad hoc P& Ls.- Help with financial planning and modeling*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at for review and consideration. Requirements- BA/BS degree (finance, economics, or similar)- 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)- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills- Ability to simplify complex problems and build solutions- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills (prior experience programming a big plus)- Strong interest in data analysis, econometric modelling and statistical analysis Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes' inaugural list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit for more information.?? 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ().**Salary:** $18.50 - $21.45 / Hourly**Location:** Vadnais Heights, MN**Date Posted:** February 25, 2021**Employment Type:** Temporary**Job Reference:** 02864998**Staffing Area:** Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance