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Robert Half Financial Analyst in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating forecasts, and providing recommendations to improve financial performance. This role is well-suited for someone with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions, such as assessing product profitability and identifying cost optimization areas.
• Create and utilize financial models for forecasting purposes, supporting the budgeting process, as well as monitoring and reporting on actual performance compared to budget.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management, board of directors, and external stakeholders.
• Take an active part in strategic planning processes to identify key business objectives and develop financial plans to support them.
• Ensure data consistency, solve problems, and develop new methods of analysis.
• Provide financial analysis support to cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, human resources, and operations.
• Execute ad hoc financial analysis to support various business needs.
• Utilize skills such as Ad Hoc Financial Analysis, Budgeting - Forecasting, Cost Variance, Inventory Variance, Manufacturing Variance, and Purchase Price Variance to perform tasks effectively.
Requirements
• Possess a minimum of one year of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a related role
• Proficiency in Ad Hoc Financial Analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Budgeting and Forecasting
• Understanding and experience in Cost Variance analysis
• Experience in Inventory Variance and Manufacturing Variance analysis
• Proficient in analyzing Purchase Price Variance
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
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