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Robert Half Financial Analyst/Oracle System Admin in Dallas, Texas
Description Robert Half is working with a fast-growing Banking company to hire an outstanding Financial Analyst. In addition to measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, you will conduct financial modeling on a variety of financial products in this Financial Analyst role. In addition to preparing reports for management, you will help advise management on the distribution of resources to best complete objectives. As a key business partner on a dynamic team, you will work in areas including forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. The daily tasks of a Financial Analyst position includes supporting world class strategic and financial planning methods, building long-range operating plans to support business imperatives and developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources every quarter are consumed at maximum effectiveness. On top of your primary responsibilities, you will also assist with operationalizing and cultivating a more data-driven planning process and improved monthly and quarterly reporting. 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 provide variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. The Financial Analyst role is a permanent employment opportunity in the Dallas, Texas.
How you will make an impact
Explain and understand internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Lead monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required
The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is adept at managing expectations and comfortable with handling large amounts of information
Drive P& L forecasting and Area/Segment-level Bookings on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis
Track monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources
Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close processes
Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
Edit and manage forecasting reports
Recognize potential risks and opportunities while analyzing performance to date
Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to ensure plans are properly executed
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 Requirements - Practical knowledge in 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)
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Active problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity
Experience in 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)
Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience favored)
CPA experience preferred
Strong familiarity with Oracle EPM
Cash Flow Reports experience
Expertise in strategic planning
Skilled in Spreadsheet and ERP system
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