Financial Analyst/Biller

Ref ID: 01302-0011924072 Classification: Financial Analyst Compensation: $31.66 to $36.66 hourly A fast-growing, dynamic team is working with Robert Half to find a Financial Analyst, who will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management.

This Financial Analyst role is based in the Chicago, Il, Illinois, area and is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity.

On an average day, the Financial Analyst will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans.

The strongest Financial Analyst candidates will also be comfortable with advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management.

Your responsibilities in this role
– Operate with key senior executives on strategic 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
– Assess potential risks and opportunities and research performance
– Work closely with business partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
– Contribute to weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
– Adaptable applicant skilled in dealing with large amounts of information and meeting expectations
– Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
– Uncover the influencing factors that are driving performance and trends
– Drive monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
– Produce and monitor forecasting reports
– Empower effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
– Watch over annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations Job Requirements:
– Active problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity
– Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience a plus)
– BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
– Excellent oral and written communications skills
– Deep understanding of Financial Metrics
– Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
– Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
– Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
– Billing experience desired
– Proven knowledge of Backlog Grooming
– Proficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
– Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
– Familiar with Spreadsheet and ERP system
– Background in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly valued (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role) Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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