Description This Financial Analyst role via Robert Half may be a great fit for candidates with excellent communication skills and prior experience in finance. Do you wish to work at a progressive company with a growing team? Primary job functions consist of conducting financial modeling on various financial products as well as measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans, advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives, and preparing reports for management. Located in the Ashland, Ohio, this Financial Analyst role is a permanent employment opportunity. Join an innovative team as a key business partner in this excellent opportunity. Ideal candidate must be proficient in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management.Major responsibilities
Drive Area/Segment-level Bookings on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as P& L forecasting
Work on monthly and quarterly financial close processes in collaboration with the Accounting team
Survey performance to date and assess potential opportunities and risks
Have a thorough understanding of internal and external drivers and be able to explain how they are impacting performance and trending
Present and monitor forecasting reports
Deliver effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide valuable foresight and decision support
Keep tabs on monthly and quarterly performance through the comparison of actuals versus expectations, ensuring that business partners handle their resources
Lead monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required
Work alongside cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to see the proper execution of plans
Work alongside senior executives on strategic deep dives to create financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, event tracking and execution, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, and strategic resource allocation, and prioritization
An ideal candidate should be highly flexible, comfortable with large amounts of information, and adept at managing expectations Requirements - Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools experience a plus
BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and resolve problems effectively
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Financial analysis & planning (go-to-market experience preferable)
Deep understanding of financial reporting
Variance analysis experience
Experience with financial modeling
Demonstrated knowledge of financial analysis
Grant accounting experience preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of budget forecasting
Adeptness in non-profit fund accounting
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Skills in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly desired (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)
Qualified in Spreadsheet and ERP system
3+ years of experience in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)
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