Financial Analyst

Overview

On Site
35 - 39
Contract - W2
Contract - 4 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

FP&A
public accounting
or corporate finance
Bachelor's Degree
ERP/QuickBooks

Job Details

Financial Analyst

Duration:            4+ Months Contract to Hire

Location:             Lake Mary, FL (Onsite)

Summary

The Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in analyzing financial data and providing insights to support decision-making within the organization. This position involves evaluating financial performance, preparing reports, and forecasting future trends to assist in strategic planning. The Financial Analyst collaborates with various departments to gather data, perform analysis, and present findings to key stakeholders.

 

Summary:

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in shaping the financial intelligence of the organization. This position goes beyond traditional reporting by creating forward-looking insights that influence strategic decisions, strengthen operational performance, and drive measurable business outcomes. Working in a dynamic public-company environment, the analyst will partner closely with Finance leadership, gain exposure to executive-level decision-making, and develop advanced analytical capabilities while helping transform processes, tools, and performance visibility across the company.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow extracts.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods).
  • Draft commentary to highlight trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Maintain and update KPI dashboards and performance scorecards.
  • Support preparation of executive and board-level reporting materials.
  • Assist in annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting cycles.
  • Update forecast models with actual financial results and operational input.
  • Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business impacts.
  • Develop and maintain departmental budget templates and assist with consolidation activities.
  • Maintain financial models and ensure data integrity across systems and spreadsheets.
  • Compile financial and operational data from ERP/QuickBooks and other platforms.
  • Build structured worksheets for revenue, margin, and cost-driver analysis.
  • Support analysis of sales pipeline, bookings, backlog, and project profitability.
  • Assist with cash flow, working capital, and operational efficiency analytics.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and analyses used in quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Provide documentation, reconciliations, and extracts for internal and external audits, as needed.
  • Maintain internal controls documentation, reporting timelines, and process checklists.
  • Ensure timely, consistent, and accurate execution of all reporting processes.
  • Prepare spend analysis, departmental reports, and cost-center benchmarking.
  • Respond to internal requests for financial data, comparative reports, and analysis.
  • Support development of analytical tools and templates for business unit reporting.
  • Financially pre-screen prospective clients requesting product demonstrations to validate legitimacy, economic viability, and expected return on resource investment.
  • Evaluate operational impact of demonstration requests to protect resource allocation and prevent waste.
  • Provide structured analysis to help leadership prioritize opportunities and deploy resources efficiently.
  • Streamline recurring financial reports and automate manual workflows wherever possible.
  • Improve forecasting, reporting, and modeling tools for speed and accuracy.
  • Identify data inconsistencies and support process enhancements that strengthen data quality across systems.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of FP&A, public accounting, or corporate finance experience.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel modeling skills.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint and experience working with ERP/QuickBooks or similar systems.
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and manage large datasets
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
  • Desire to grow professionally and contribute to a high-performance finance organization.
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