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Robert Half Financial Analyst - Entry in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Description
Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, dynamic team looking for a Financial Analyst who will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This role is with a company in the Manufacturing industry. This Financial Analyst role is a contract employment opportunity and is located in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. To succeed in this Financial Analyst position, you will need to be comfortable with conducting financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measuring, analyzing and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans. You will also be expected to advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management.
Your responsibilities in this role
Understand and communicate internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Work closely with business partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
Research performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
Maintain weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
Facilitate effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
This position would best fit a flexible individual who has experience managing expectations and feels comfortable working with a large amount of information
Compile and supervise forecasting reports
Watch over annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectation
Requirements
BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting
Foundational knowledge in ERP systems
Advance Microsoft Excel knowledge
Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience a plus)
Skill with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Statement
Solid understanding of account analysis
Budgeting knowledge
Adeptness in financial analysis
Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Practical knowledge in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently
-**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration
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