Financial Analyst

Company: Robert Half
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Ref ID: 01330-0011354983Classification: Financial AnalystCompensation: $60000.00 to $70000.00 yearlyIf you want to work at a fast-growing company and consider yourself an outstanding candidate, you might be right for Robert Half Finance's new Financial Analyst position. In addition to measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, you will conduct financial modeling on a variety of financial products in this Financial Analyst role. You will also be responsible for advising management on the distribution of resources to best complete objectives and preparing reports for management. You will focus on areas like forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management as a business partner on tis dynamic team. In this Financial Analyst position, you will be responsible for supporting world class strategic and financial planning methods, building long-range operating plans to support business imperatives and developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources every quarter are consumed at maximum effectiveness. Other duties will include operationalizing and cultivating a more data-driven planning process and improved monthly and quarterly reporting. In this role, you will be directly involved in the coordination of various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks), while providing strategic analyses and recommendations. You will provide variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. This Financial Analyst role is located in the Libertyville, Illinois, and it is a full-time employment opportunity.As the Financial Analyst What you get to do every day- Track of monthly and quarterly performance by comparing actuals versus expectations to ensure business partners handle their resources r- Drive Area/Segment-level Bookings on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as P&L forecasting- Work with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process- Provide valuable foresight and decision support through effective Business Intelligence (BI)- Propel monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions necessary- Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to see the proper execution of plans- Produce and manage forecasting reports- Explain and understand internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending- The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations- Collaborate with senior executives on strategic deep dives through the development of 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- Analyze performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunitiesFor immediate consideration please email resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resum--]- Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations- Prior knowledge in Spreadsheet and ERP system- Ability to simplify complex problems and build solutions- Financial modeling experience required- Market Pricing experience desired- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferable)- 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)- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field- 2+ 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)- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism wellRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune-- magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.-- 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.

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