Financial Analyst

at  Robert Half

You’ll be interested in Robert Half’s new opportunity if you are a skilled Financial Analyst. Candidates who want to become a key partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management will be interested in this opening for a Financial Analyst. The strongest candidates for this position will be comfortable with conducting financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measuring, analyzing and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans. This position’s duties will also include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. This Financial Analyst role is based in the Richmond Hill, New York, area and is a long-term contract / contract to permanent employment opportunity.

Major responsibilities

• Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
• Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making
• Compile and supervise forecasting reports
• This position would suit a flexible individual that has experience managing large amounts of information and meeting expectations
• Keep up weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
• Power monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
• Analyze performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
• Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
• 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, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
• Support contacts in Accounting and Operations to execute business plans
• Create effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and recommendation support
• Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools experience a plus
• Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing
• Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferential)
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively
• Solid understanding of finance
• Command of month end closings
• Firm understanding of 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)
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
• Spreadsheet and ERP system experience recommended
• BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

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• Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
• Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making
• Compile and supervise forecasting reports
• This position would suit a flexible individual that has experience managing large amounts of information and meeting expectations
• Keep up weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
• Power monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
• Analyze performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
• Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
• 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, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
• Support contacts in Accounting and Operations to execute business plans
• Create effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and recommendation support
• Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools experience a plus
• Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing
• Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferential)
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively
• Solid understanding of finance
• Command of month end closings
• Firm understanding of 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)
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
• Spreadsheet and ERP system experience recommended
• BA/BS degree in finance or a related fiel