Description Robert Half is currently reviewing applicants for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis position for one of their clients. Direct the development of forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, build long-range operating plans to support business initiatives, and drive world class strategic and financial planning methods in this Senior Financial Analyst position. Perform routine data-driven planning processes and improve upon monthly and quarterly reporting. This Senior Financial Analyst is your chance to contribute in a pivotal role, which will allow access to senior leadership of the company. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the coordination of various planning cycles (monthly outlooks, annual planning, and quarterly forecasts), while providing strategic analyses and recommendations. You will deliver variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Buffalo Grove, Illinois area.Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
Push monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
Team up with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Organize and review forecasting reports
Inspect performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
Govern weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
Perceive and demonstrate internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Work in partnership with 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
Authorize effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
Follow monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources
Requirements - Exceedingly skilled with financial reporting tools
Capability to simplify complex problems and build solutions
5+ years experience with advanced financial analysis, planning and budget controls required
Budget forecasting experience desired
Expertise in Complex Financial Analysis
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, MBA preferred
Top-notch presentation skills
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