Description

If you possess strong communication skills as a Financial Analyst and enjoy collaborative work environments, this job opportunity may be perfect for you. Robert Half is currently seeking talented individuals for this thriving company's Financial Analyst position. In this role, you will be responsible for managing financial models for various products, analyzing performance, and forecasting in line with operational plans. Additionally, you'll advise management on resource allocation and prepare reports. This position offers a great chance for those seeking a collaborative role, involving forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management discussions. Contact Robert Half today to learn more about this permanent Financial Analyst role based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Your responsibilities

• Develop monthly reports to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required

• Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending

• Recognize potential risks and opportunities while analyzing performance to date

• 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, strategic resource allocation and prioritization, and event tracking and execution

• Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support

• Work with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process

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

• Flexible individuals comfortable with large amounts of information, and adept at managing expectations

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

• Produce and manage forecasting reports

• Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to ensure plans are properly executed

  Requirements - Eager problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity

• Strong familiarity with Cost Variance

• Inventory Variance experience preferred

• Command of budget forecasting

• Ad Hoc Financial Analysis experience

• Adeptness in Purchase Price Variance

• Manufacturing Variance experience

• Skilled in Spreadsheet and ERP system

• Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

• 1+ years of 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

• Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools experience a plus

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

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

• 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)

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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