Sr. Financial Analyst

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in St. Paul, Minnesota. The purpose of this role is to maintain the financial health of our organization by overseeing finance and accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in financial reporting. This role will also involve leading financial close processes, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making.

• Lead financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting including revenue accounting, expense analysis, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reviews and intercompany allocations.
• Analyze financial and operational data for trends, variances to budget/forecast, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Assist with development of management reporting and KPI’s to better understand business performance.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the close process, budgeting, forecasting and strategic initiatives.
• Lead special projects and provide ad hoc financial analyses and recommendations as requested.
• Assist with diligence and modeling of acquisition targets and lead accounting and finance integration of acquisitions.
• Recommend and assist with the implementation of process improvements and controls to enhance efficiency and scalability across the accounting, finance, billing, collections, and payroll functions.
• Possess a minimum of three years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a related role.
• Proficient in using ‘About Time’ software.
• Demonstrable knowledge of performing Accounting Functions.
• Experience in managing Budget Processes.
• Skilled in Expense Reporting.
• A strong understanding of Finance principles and practices.
• Familiarity with the Month End Close process.
• Proficient in using SAP software.
• Ability to Analyze, Explain, and Investigate Variance.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
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