Sr. Financial Analyst

Description There is an exciting short-term contract / temporary Senior Financial Analyst opportunity with one of our clients. Minneapolis, Minnesota will be the location for this Senior Financial Analyst. This role's duties include being our client's primary point of contact for all financial issues, including project spending, planning, forecasting and annual budgeting. This Senior Financial Analyst consultant role will perform analysis of the operating results and financial performance of core business segments supporting public reporting requirements, and provide decision-making support for future company investments.What you get to do every day

Offer assistance for ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests as necessary

Execute improved management reporting by working with Operations and Accounting to more discreetly and accurately track financial results

Identify and execute financial analysis to optimize business performance

Provide management reporting, accounting and compliance guidance, and ensure alignment of operational initiatives by working closely with the Functional leads

Evaluate financial results, summarize key issues, and articulate integral messages to senior management in order to drive existing management reporting

Survey financial results, condense key trends, appraise current and future business risks, and relay critical updates to senior leadership in the course of normal preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting

Help create sustainable business, operational, and financial processes to be understood by all necessary teams

Manage advantageous relationships with Finance/Accounting leadership of integral business partners Requirements - Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively

Highly-accomplished in office systems, reporting software, databases and other BI tools recommended

Operations finance experience should include 7+ years

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)

CPA or MBA preferred

BA/BS degree in Finance, Business or related field

Skills in critical thinking and the ability to operate effectively with management

Skilled at process reengineering and optimization

Ability to work cross functionally and influence appropriately

Variance analysis experience

Strong familiarity with budget forecasting

Financial analysis experience desired

Highly skilled with Microsoft PowerPoint

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