Financial Analyst

Shift :  Monday-Friday- 8am-5pm (could be flexible) 40 hour week.

Duration : 12 Months, Potential for conversion based on performance and business needs.

Pay range :  $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly

100% on Site.

Job Description : Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

MUST HAVE SKILLS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting

3+ years of strong analytical experience in financial planning, business analysis

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Superior communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization

Can-do attitude and ability to positively implement change

Ability to work in a team environment

Strategic thinker with excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Well organized with strong time management skills

Possess the ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and solve business problems while operating as part of a larger team

Responsibilities :

1) Financial Analysis : Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost analysis, profitability analysis, and trend analysis. Identify key drivers of financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making

2) Budgeting and Forecasting : Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts. Collaborate with partners to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial projections

3) Financial Reporting : Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial documents. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies

4) Workflow and Operational Efficiency : Find opportunities for improvement in execution and cost reduction. Analyze operational data to optimize resource allocation and streamline workflows

5) Financial Modeling : Develop financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making. Evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives and provide recommendations for optimization

6) Performance Measurements : Define and track key performance indicators (critical metrics) to measure the financial health and operational performance of the organization. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor and communicate performance results

7) Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with team members across departments to gather financial data, understand business operations, and provide financial insights. Support management in making informed decisions and driving operational excellence

Skills that will help you excel :

• Advanced knowledge of excel.
• Strong analytical or financial modeling skills
• Experience and / or ability to learn and use Cognos, HFM, SAP, SQL or similar tools
• Comfortable with large and complex data and with communicating findings to senior management
• Fluency of standard finance systems (e.G. Oracle, Hyperion, CMR, SAP, SQL, Smartview)
• Proactively find opportunities for change, operational improvement, and system enhancements
• Excel experience is preferred (Vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)

Employee Benefits :

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits :

About LanceSoft

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.