Description Robert Half is looking for a skilled Financial Analyst for a thriving company in the Education industry based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. As a Financial Analyst your duties would include conducting financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, you're a good fit for this position. You will also advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management. If you're looking for a position where you will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management, you may be a good candidate for this Financial Analyst position. Become an integral part of the team and put your talents to the test by clicking the apply button today. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215-568-4580 and mention job reference # 03720-0012911273.As a Financial Analyst Your Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Contribute to weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
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
Work next to cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
Amass and monitor forecasting reports
Candidate that feels comfortable working with large amounts of information and handling expectations
Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide decision making support
Monitor monthly and quarterly performance by comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources effectively
Own monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
Analyze performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
Work with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Requirements
The ideal Financial Analyst candidate will have:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in finance or a related field
Skill with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
Strong communication and social skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferential)
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is ideal, but not required
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)
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