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Robert Half Sr. Financial Analyst in Kentwood, Michigan
Description One of our clients in the Wholesale Distribution - Dur Goods industry is looking for a long-term contract / contract Senior Financial Analyst. Kentwood, Michigan will be the location for this Senior Financial Analyst. You might be right for this role if you like the idea of being our client's primary point of contact for all financial issues, including project spending, planning, forecasting and annual budgeting. The Senior Financial Analyst consultant will also perform analysis of the operating results and financial performance of core business segments supporting public reporting requirements, and provide decision-making support for future company investments.
How you will make an impact
Assess and execute financial analysis in order to optimize business performance
Execute assistance in all ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests
Drive improved management reporting - work with Operations and Accounting to more discreetly and accurately track financial results
Draft quarterly and monthly management reporting - evaluating financial results, summarizing key trends, analyzing current and future business risks, and flagging critical updates to senior leadership
Build advantageous relationships with integral business partners and Finance/Accounting leadership
Provide management reporting, accounting and compliance guidance, and ensure alignment of operational initiatives by working closely with the Functional leads
Help create sustainable business, operational, and financial processes to be understood by all necessary teams
Evaluate financial results, summarize key issues, and articulate integral messages to senior management in order to drive existing management reporting Requirements - Able to think critically and operate effectively with management
A BA/BS degree in Finance, Business, or related field necessary
Ability to simplify complex problems and build solutions
Comprehensive knowledge of project management
Costing experience
Month end closings experience
Proven knowledge of costing
Margin Analysis experience preferred
Strong familiarity with Margin Analysis
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated skills in process reengineering and optimization
Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint
Familiarity in office systems, reporting software, databases and other BI tools recommended
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented
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