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Financial Analyst

Employer
Robert Half Accountemps
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
Competitive

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Description


A fast-growing, dynamic team is working with Robert Half to find a Financial Analyst, who will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This Financial Analyst role, which is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity, is based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. You might be right for this Financial Analyst position if you're looking for work where you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Your duties will also include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management.


Key responsibilities


- Discover the root causes of internal and external facts that are influencing performance and outcomes


- Contribute to weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting


- Assess potential risks and opportunities and research performance


- Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close process by working with Accounting


- Watch over annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations


- Individual that enjoys a flexible work environment, experienced in handling vast amounts of information and managing expectations


- Work closely with cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans


- Operate with key 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


- Manage monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required


- Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide decision making support


- Complete and direct forecasting reports


*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 Kimberly Kotlowski at for review and consideration.


Requirements


- Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is ideal, but not required


- Strong problem solving and analytical skills


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


- Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds


- Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required


- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well


- Comprehensive knowledge of navigating basic office equipment and protocols


- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field


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


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