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Description Robert Half is looking for a skilled Financial Analyst. If you're looking for a position where you will be a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management, you may be a good candidate for this Financial Analyst position. In this position, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products, as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. They will also advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management. Located in the Des Moines, Iowa, area, this Financial Analyst role is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Operate with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process

• Work closely with business partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans

• Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making

• Flexible candidate that can organize a vast amount of information while managing high expectations

• Empower effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support

• Contribute to weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting

• 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

• Uncover the influencing factors that are driving performance and trends

• Study performance to date and examine potential risks and opportunities

• Compile and supervise forecasting reports

• Lead monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required Requirements - Background in financial analysis and planning

• Candidates with Spreadsheet and ERP system experience will be prioritized

• Month end closings experience preferred

• Financial analysis experience desired

• Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required

• BA/BS degree in finance or a related field

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• 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)

• Strong communication and social skills

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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