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Robert Half Financial Analyst in Ottawa, Kansas
Description
We want to hear from you, if you're a Financial Analyst with effective communication skills. We want to hear from you, if you enjoy working as part of a team. If you're looking for Financial Analyst work, this thriving company is seeking skilled candidates through Robert Half. In this position, you will perform financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Your other duties will include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. If the idea of interacting with team members as a crucial business partner in areas such as forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management excites you, contact Robert Half today. This Financial Analyst role, which is located in the Ottawa, Kansas, is a permanent employment opportunity. If interested and for immediate consideration contact Molly Gardner at (816) 601-1196.
What you get to do every day
Drive monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required
Deliver valuable foresight and decision support by enabling effective Business Intelligence (BI)
Produce and monitor forecasting reports
Track of monthly and quarterly performance by comparing actuals versus expectations to ensure business partners handle their resources r
Work closely with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible individual who is adept at managing expectations and comfortable with handling large amounts of information
Endorse weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings as well as P& L forecasting
Look over performance to date while assessing potential opportunities and risks
Work alongside senior executives on strategic deep dives to create financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, event tracking and execution, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, and strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
Understand and explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Collaborate with the Accounting team on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Requirements - Excellent oral and written communications skills
Budget forecasting experience
Strong familiarity with SAP
Expertise in Qlik Sense
Solid understanding of financial analysis
Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively
Spreadsheet and ERP system experience is ideal, but not required
Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience considered)
BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
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)
3+ years of 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)
Skill with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
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