Ref ID: 04520-0011562683Classification: Financial AnalystCompensation: $19.00 to $22.00 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 KPIs If interested in this Financial Analyst role, please email your resume in a WORD document to Accountemps or call Robert Half Accountemps at 410-423-9454Job Requirements:- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience a plus) - Skill with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required - BA/BS degree in finance or a related field - Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills - Prior experience in Spreadsheet and ERP system - Ad Hoc Financial Analysis experience - Revenue reporting experience preferred - Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics experience - Microsoft Excel experience preferred - Strong problem solving and analytical skills - Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds - 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) Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. From accounting clerks and bookeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we provide you with access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the legal opportunities that match your skills and priorities - fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets. From philanthropy to environmental stewardship to employee programs, Robert Half is proud to have an active role in the communities in which we live and work. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" list every year since 1998. Download our mobile app to take your job search on the go! Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.roberthalf.com/jobs/accountemps 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) 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.