Job Description
Our reputable client in the Public Educational sector has an opening for a Financial Analyst (FP& A) position to cover a leave. If you're a professional with Financial Planning and Budgeting experience and looking for a contract engagement with an engaging team in the Public Sector, you might be interested in this Financial Analyst engagement through Robert Half. This opportunity is a 4 ~ 6 months engagement and offers a work-life balance work structure. The general team culture within the company is collaborative, supportive and hard-working. This contract has the potential to be extended or lead to a permanent full-time position.
This contract Financial Analyst role will be working closely with the rest of the FP& A team and reporting directly to the Director of the group. Main responsibilities include:
Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecast with department leads and review monthly forecast activities to ensure expenses and funding are aligned with expectations
Perform monthly, quarterly variance analysis and develop rolling forecast
Report out month-end and quarter-end results to various stakeholders within the organization
Identify business risks and opportunities as well as report on performance indicators
Assist with key automation projects such as: the implementation of an accounting software system, integration of the financial system with other critical systems, and the utilization of a centralized data management solution;
Review account reconciliations, analyze data and supporting information to complete month-end analysis, financial reports, budget variances and accruals;
To be considered for this engagement, you are a designated Accounting professional (CPA or Equivalent) and with at least 5+ years of financial planning, budgeting and analysis experience. You are a strong communicator with a customer-centric mindset.
Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or CFA in good standing;
5+ years of Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis experience
Strong computer skills and proficiency in a variety of applications including Microsoft Suite and FP& A software applications;
Proven ability to work with complex spreadsheets and interpreting large volumes of business data to aid in the decision-making process;
Solid analytical and organization skills to perform in a detail-oriented environment;
Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, understand their requirements, instill confidence, and build an environment that fosters growth and inclusion;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
Ability to use judgement and tact in providing information to internal and external parties;
Excellent planning, execution, and project-management skills;
Demonstrated success in multitasking and performing effectively in a fast-paced working environment with multiple deadlines; and
Experience with reviewing and conducting policy analyses to prepare accurate reports and recommendations to a wide-ranging audience.
If you are interested in this Financial Analyst position opportunity, please submit your resume to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please quote job number "05060-0012672696" in all correspondence.
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