Sr. Financial Analyst

Company: Robert Half
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 01340-0011536171Classification: Sr. Financial AnalystCompensation: DOEIf you're in need of urgent employment near the Deerfield, Illinois area, you might be interested in this Senior Financial Analyst role with a Robert Half Finance and Accounting client. To succeed in this role, you must have a successful track record of providing strategic analyses and recommendations as you will be directly involved in the coordination of various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks). You will manage variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. Direct the development of forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, build long-range operating plans to support business initiatives, and drive world class strategic and financial planning methods in this Senior Financial Analyst position. You will operationalize and cultivate data-driven planning processes and improve upon monthly and quarterly reporting. This Senior Financial Analyst is your chance to contribute in a pivotal role, which will allow access to senior leadership of the company. Submit an application for this role now! This is a full-time opportunity.How you will make an impact- Direct weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P&L forecasting - Work together 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- Drive monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required- Examine performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities- Apprehend and analyze internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending- Keep tabs on monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources- Allow effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support- Organize and check forecasting reports- You will be closely collaborating with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans- Engage with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close processClick 'Apply' or call Anne Kile at 630.368.1175Job Requirements:- Exquisite presentation skills- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, MBA preferred- Very knowledgeable in financial reporting tools- Analysis experience- Rebate experience desired- Microsoft Excel experience required- Proficiency in Accounting Entries- Capability to simplify complex problems and build solutions- 3+ years experience with advanced financial analysis, planning and budget controls requiredClick 'Apply' or call Anne Kile at 630.368.1175Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.-- 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).

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