Description There's an urgent need for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a client via Robert Half in the Annapolis, Maryland area. Interested candidates should have prior experience in coordinating various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks), while providing strategic analyses and recommendations. You will produce variance analysis of revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. Conduct 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 opportunity. Put into effect and cultivate data-driven planning processes and improve upon monthly and quarterly reporting. If you are looking for a pivotal role which will allow strategic input to the senior leadership of the company, this is the Senior Financial Analyst position for you! Qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible by forwarding a resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half or connecting with me on LinkedIn! This is a permanent opportunity with hybrid schedule.Responsibilities- Equip effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support- Get together 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- Examine performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities- Construct and keep an eye on forecasting reports- Monitor monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources- Digest and enlighten internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending- The Senior Financial Analyst collaborates closely with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans- Support Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process- Administer weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting- Produce monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, MBA preferred- 2+ years experience with advanced financial analysis, planning and budget controls required- Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel- Foundational knowledge in financial modeling- Experience with treasuryRobert 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.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. (C) 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .