Description There is a current need for a Senior Financial Analyst by one of Robert Half's clients. The main tasks of this Senior Financial Analyst position will be driving world class strategic and financial planning methods, developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, and building long-range operating plans to support business initiatives. You will operationalize and cultivate data-driven planning processes and improve upon monthly and quarterly reporting. If you are looking for a pivotal role which will allow strategic input to the senior leadership of the company, this is the Senior Financial Analyst position for you! 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 present variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey area. Key responsibilities Reporting monthly & quarterly performance, forecasting, and annual budgeting. Leading economic evaluations of significant research and capital projects. Analyzing variances and providing management commentary, including bridges to explain volume, price, cost, and exchange rate-driven variances. Preparing management presentations and leading monthly results calls with senior management. Controlling SG& A spend; providing relevant analysis and spend bridges to leadership Proactively contributing recommendations to the management team to improve business performance Participating in special projects. Ad hoc reporting and analysis supporting many internal customers as required. Requirements B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related degree. 4-6 years of experience in Accounting or Finance with at least 1-2 years in FP& A Strong analytical skills, financial planning and analysis background High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required along with a basic knowledge of SAP, Business Warehouse, and Qliktech (or similar ERP, analytical and query applications) Must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work under tight deadlines Must be customer focused and have effective communications skills Strive for continuous improvement and be highly self-directed 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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
