Description An innovative, on-the-rise company is looking for a short-term contract / contract Senior Financial Analyst with leadership experience and an observant eye. The Senior Financial Analyst consultant will serve as the primary point of contact for such financial issues as project spending, planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting. You will need to follow public reporting requirements in order to perform analysis of the operating results and financial performance of core business segments, as well as provide decision-making support for future company investments. This Senior Financial Analyst will be placed at the Greenwood Village, Colorado office.How you will make an impact
Analyze financial results, distill/synthesize key trends, assess current and future business risks, and communicate critical updates to senior leadership all in the course of preparing monthly and quarterly management reports
Create sustainable business, operational, and financial processes widely understood by all necessary teams
Assess and execute financial analysis in order to optimize business performance
Coordinate with Operations and Accounting to discreetly and accurately track financial results in order to drive improved management reporting
Work closely with the Functional leads to provide management reporting, accounting and compliance guidance plus ensure alignment of operational initiatives
Build positive relationships with key business partners and Finance/Accounting leadership
Provide assistance in ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests
Drive existing management reporting - analyze financial results, distill and synthesize issues, communicate key messages to senior management Requirements - Compelling strategy mindset and a track record of interacting successfully with management
Eager problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity
Ability to work cross functionally and influence appropriately
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
Demonstrated skills in process reengineering and optimization
Microsoft Excel experience
Cash Flow Forecasts experience preferred
Practical knowledge of variance analysis
Quality experience with Variance Explanations
Well-founded grasp of Power BI
Oracle Fusion Financials experience preferred
Proven knowledge of Microsoft SQL
Strong familiarity with Anaplan
General familiarity with Cost Variance
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) experience desired
Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills
Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint
A strong ability to work with office systems, reporting software, databases and other BI tools recommended
A BA/BS degree in Finance, Business, or related field necessary
CPA or MBA preferred
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