Consultant

Long-term contract assignment in Mequon, Wisconsin, focused on high-impact budgeting, forecasting, and analytical work that supports enterprise decision-making during a critical planning period.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning activities by developing budgets, forecasts, and long-range outlooks that support enterprise priorities.
• Perform detailed analysis related to stock-based and executive compensation expenses, including planning and budget support.
• Evaluate enterprise-wide benefits costs and trends to provide insights that inform financial decisions and resource allocation.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver accurate reporting, planning support, and forward-looking analysis for key business initiatives.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, highlighting performance drivers, risks, and variances for leadership review.
• Build and refine financial models that support scenario planning, decision support, and strategic recommendations.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, meeting deadlines, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and reporting practices, helping drive greater efficiency and accountability.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or related corporate finance functions.
• Proven success leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, variance analysis, and management reporting within a complex organization.
• Strong capability in financial modeling and ad hoc analysis, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders, influencing decisions, and recommending practical solutions to operational and financial issues.
• Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple high-priority projects with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and clear financial storytelling.
• Track record of improving processes and driving continuous improvement in reporting, planning, or analytical workflows.
• Experience supporting financial analysis for enterprise benefits programs is preferred.