Sr. Financial Analyst
Robert Half · Raleigh, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct budgeting cycles and rolling forecasts by gathering inputs, refining assumptions, and producing reliable outlooks for leadership review.
- Evaluate operating results, uncover meaningful trends, and present recommendations that support revenue growth, cost control, and stronger performance.
- Create recurring management reports that highlight key metrics, explain variances, and provide clear financial context for decision-makers.
- Build and enhance financial models used for long-term planning, investment evaluation, and business case development.
- Collaborate with department leaders to assess performance drivers, align financial expectations, and improve accountability across teams.
- Assist with close-period analysis through accrual validation, review of financial activity, and timely preparation of supporting reports.
- Conduct detailed analysis of profitability, spending, cash flow, and revenue patterns to identify risks and opportunities.
- Strengthen reporting processes by improving accuracy, streamlining workflows, and maintaining dependable financial data across systems.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives such as long-range planning, board-level materials, special analyses, and implementation-related projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, public accounting, or a comparable environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial statements, budgeting practices, forecasting methods, and scenario-based modeling.
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, PivotTables, and development of robust financial models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with close attention to detail and sound organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced business setting.
- Experience with data analysis tools or ERP/reporting platforms such as NetSuite, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.