Financial Analyst III

Our client, a leading enterprise organization, is seeking a finance professional with a blend of financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, SQL data analysis, and accounting knowledge. The analyst will support a high-volume environment, partnering with business leaders to provide financial insights, manage operating and capital expenditures, perform variance analysis, and drive forecasting and budgeting activities. This position offers the opportunity to work with senior leadership, take ownership of complex financial processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Work arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week; 1 flexible work-from-home day
Employment type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Analyze and reconcile accounts while preparing detailed variance reports and supporting commentary
• Partner with business leaders and managers to provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations
• Support month-end close processes, accrual tracking, and journal entry-related activities
• Manage and analyze both Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operating Expenditure (OpEx) spending
• Build and maintain complex Microsoft Excel-based financial models and reporting tools
• Perform ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support business initiatives
• Research financial and accounting impacts of alternative business approaches and recommendations
• Consolidate, analyze, and interpret large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operational teams to ensure financial accuracy and reporting integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related finance function
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Understanding of accounting fundamentals, including accruals and month-end close activities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • SUMIF/SUMIFS
  • Pivot Tables
  • Complex financial reporting and analysis using SQL
• Experience preparing and explaining financial variances
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Essbase within Microsoft Excel
• Financial modeling experience
• Experience supporting large enterprise organizations
• Exposure to ERP, procurement, or financial management systems
• Experience with Ariba or similar purchasing platforms
• Ability to work with large and complex financial data sets
• Exposure to journal entry allocation processes and cost allocation methodologies

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Proactive self-starter who takes initiative and ownership
• Naturally curious and motivated to understand the "why" behind financial results
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Comfortable interacting with business partners and leadership teams
• Detail-oriented with the ability to balance accuracy and speed in a fast-paced environment

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is between $85,000 - $94,000 ($45 - $50/hour). Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered