Description Robert Half is seeking a committed Financial Analyst to join a growing company. In this role, you will perform financial modeling on a number of financial products as well as be responsible for measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans. We will also rely on you for advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. As a team member, you will serve as a key business partner in areas like forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This Financial Analyst role is a long-term contract / contract / contract / temporary employment opportunity in the Chicago, Illinois, area. We seek someone who has internal drive and strong potential for detail oriented growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required

• Flexible candidate that can organize a vast amount of information while managing high expectations

• Research performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities

• Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support

• Work next to senior executives on long-term 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

• Work closely with business partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans

• Uncover the influencing factors that are driving performance and trends

• Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process

• Authenticate routine Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting

• Assemble and overview forecasting reports

• Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making Requirements - Eager problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity

• navigating basic office equipment and protocols experience

• Skills in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly desired (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)

• Familiar with Spreadsheet and ERP system

• Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

• Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience recommended)

• Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills

• BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

• Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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