Ref ID: 04520-0011247282Classification: Financial AnalystCompensation: $18.00 to $21.00 hourlyA dynamic organization in Columbia, MD is seeking a Financial Analyst for a temporary to full-time opportunity. As a Financial Analyst, you will be a part of a strong team being a key business partner in areas such as forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. The Financial Analyst will report to the divisional Controller and must have strong Excel. Recent Accounting, Finance, Business degree graduates are preferred. Financial Analyst Major responsibilities- Perform extensive research on the underlying internal and external drivers that are affecting performance and trending- Compile and supervise forecasting reports- Study performance to date and examine potential risks and opportunities- Flexible individual comfortable with large amounts of information and adept at managing expectations- Manage monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required- Monitor monthly and quarterly performance by comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources effectively- Work next to cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans- Experience with KPIsIf interested in this Financial Analyst role, please email your resume in a WORD document to [Click Here to Email Your Resume] or call Robert Half Accountemps at 410-423-9454- Firm understanding of 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)- Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Excel- Solid understanding of Ad Hoc Financial Analysis- Revenue reporting experience preferred- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience preferential)- Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds- Strong problem-solving skills- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well- Candidates with Spreadsheet and ERP system experience will be prioritized- Experience with financial data management processes & systems, eg Oracle/Hyperion/SAP Business Objects/SFDC/TableauAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills - helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can 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. Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities. 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 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.