Ref ID: 04520-0010858154 Classification: Financial Analyst Compensation: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year We want to hear from you, if you're a Financial Analyst with effective communication skills. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team. Financial Analyst candidates will be interested in this opportunity through Robert Half Finance to join a thriving company, if they are skilled. This role will require the candidate to complete financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Interact with team members in a business partner role in areas such as forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. If you consider this position exciting, you should contact Robert Half Finance. The Financial Analyst role is a full-time employment opportunity in the Columbia, Maryland. Major responsibilities - Explain and understand internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending - An ideal candidate should be highly flexible, comfortable with large amounts of information, and adept at managing expectations - Develop monthly reports to business partners on financial results and if any actions are required - Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to ensure plans are executed properly - Present and monitor forecasting reports - Survey performance to date and assess potential opportunities and risks - Work closely with Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close processes - Work 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, strategic resource allocation and prioritization, and event tracking and execution - Provide valuable foresight and decision support through effective Business Intelligence (BI) - Endorse weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings as well as PL forecasting - Ensure business partners handle their resources by tracking monthly and quarterly performance through the comparison of actuals versus expectations - 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) - Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations - Strong problem-solving skills - Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system - Financial planning analysis (go-to-market experience considered) - Strong communication and social skills - BA/BS degree in finance or a related field - Experience with financial data management processes systems, eg Oracle/Hyperion/SAP Business Objects/SFDC/Tableau- Background in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly valued (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role) - Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel Robert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888-490-5461 for additional information. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use .