Robert Half is hiring: Financial Analyst in Madison

Drive Financial Success as an FP& A Analyst in a Dynamic Manufacturing Environment!

We are looking for a diligent FP& A Analyst to join our team based in Madison, Indiana. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing our financial reporting requirements and processes. You will play a significant role in corporate budgeting and monthly forecasting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Take part in budgeting and forecasting cycles for various departments, working closely with cross-functional leaders to develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

• Collaborate with accounting teams during the month-end close process, providing a close review of financials to ensure accuracy.

• Collect and validate the accuracy of monthly accruals for corporate cost centers.

• Support corporate cost center owners by explaining variances to forecast each month and providing support for any questions related to their results.

• Utilize Microsoft Power BI for reporting needs and variance analysis, leveraging the tool to develop stronger visual reporting.

• Continuously evaluate and improve current deliverables, focusing on reporting benefits, speed, and accuracy.

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial planning and analysis deliverables used in management reporting.

• Provide ongoing support to the financial planning and analysis team in any special projects or functions as needed.

• Leverage your analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, and use intuition and experience to complement data.

• Coordinate projects, communicate changes and progress, and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.

• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Financial Analyst role or similar capacity

• Proficiency in Budget Processes and Capital Management is required

• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) is necessary

• Must demonstrate strong competency in Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel, Oracle or OneStream would be highly preferred

• Familiarity with Budgeting and Forecasting practices is required

• Must have a solid understanding of Variance Analysis

• Demonstrated expertise in Finance and Financial Analysis is essential

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required

• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills

• Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on data are necessary

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines is essential

• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.