Lead Financial Analyst

Title: Lead Financial Analyst Location: REMOTE or Hybrid in Dayton, OH, 45424, Contract duration: 7 Months (W2 CONTRACT ONLY | NO C2C | NO CORP-TO-CORP Top Skills Excel and Google sheets. We use both extensively Month End Close – Review Results Forecast vs Actual Results – Update Forecast Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership & Financial Leadership Operational Performance & KPI Architecture: Lead the strategy, development, and refinement of operational metrics reporting across tech organizations to drive strategic decision-making and business alignmentIntegrated FP&A Management: Direct multi-quarter financial planning, forecasting, and actuals analysis, delivering strategic insights that optimize resource allocationProcess Transformation & Automation: Proactively identify, design, and implement value-add enhancements across financial systems, forecasting workflows, and operational processesStrategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering proactive financial analysis, and strategic recommendationsOversight & Accounting Controls: Maintain high-level oversight of financial governance and SOX complianceSupervising month-end close processes: Review key journal entries for month end close and recommend corrective actions Qualifications Leadership & Analytical Competencies Executive Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to distill complex financial datasets into clear, actionable executive-level insights.Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, and holding business leaders accountable for financial targets.Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Advanced capability in root-cause analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling. Required Experience & Education Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field (Masters or Certification Preferred).Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A or finance (equivalent to Senior / Principal / Lead Financial Analyst levels).Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and Google Sheets, including complex macro/formula usage, scenario planning, and data integration. Preferred Experience Tech Organization Support: Background supporting enterprise software engineering, IT infrastructure, and complex business systems organizations.Business Intelligence & Data Visualization: Hands-on experience scaling BI tools and enterprise dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo) to automate reporting and analytics. #INDPRO