Talascend
Financial Analyst
Talascend, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a long-term contract role with a leading tech company in Plano, TX.
OVERVIEW:
The main functions of a Financial Analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting HR Division. A typical Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial and accounting information for HR department, maintaining finance documents such as statements, invoices, vendor and contract management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the preparation and review of budgets, financial analysis, variance reports, and ad hoc reports.Coordinate with stakeholders on information gathering, scheduling processes, and communicating issue.Perform in-depth analysis to identify trends and forecasts of reporting outcomes and variances under moderate to minimum supervisory direction.Build and maintain financial forecast dashboard to track estimated savings and key financial metrics to support executive-level decision making. Produce various ad hoc reporting & analysis.Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for finance/accounting requirements. Examples include: financial data, accounting protocols and systems, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cost reductions, cost benefit analysis.Develop, implement and innovate new processes, templates and procedures to scale expense management and fiscal discipline within the HR organization.Prepare and communicate various weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to management. Build and maintain a dashboard for each HR Dept.Act as a liaison between the HR Team and Finance/Accounting.Process HR Division invoices and contact vendors to reconcile accounting issues or discrepancies.Investigate, review, and validate discrepancies on invoices versus contracts/pre-approvals. Resolve aging invoices by communicating with AP, Finance and Vendor.Analyze key data on invoices to determine correct vendor, program, and expense type to assign and code this data in the accounting system.Analyze accounts with attention to detail, and facilitate and resolve disputes related to vendor expenses.Conduct impactful analysis related to facility expenses when affiliated companies request sub-lease of office space.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.2-3 years of related experience.Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. Prior Tableau experience is a plus.Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.Ability to work independently and manage one's time.Ability to analyze trends, project future expenses, and communicate with stakeholders and vendors on time.Knowledge of accounting principles and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
OVERVIEW:
The main functions of a Financial Analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting HR Division. A typical Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial and accounting information for HR department, maintaining finance documents such as statements, invoices, vendor and contract management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate the preparation and review of budgets, financial analysis, variance reports, and ad hoc reports.Coordinate with stakeholders on information gathering, scheduling processes, and communicating issue.Perform in-depth analysis to identify trends and forecasts of reporting outcomes and variances under moderate to minimum supervisory direction.Build and maintain financial forecast dashboard to track estimated savings and key financial metrics to support executive-level decision making. Produce various ad hoc reporting & analysis.Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for finance/accounting requirements. Examples include: financial data, accounting protocols and systems, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cost reductions, cost benefit analysis.Develop, implement and innovate new processes, templates and procedures to scale expense management and fiscal discipline within the HR organization.Prepare and communicate various weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to management. Build and maintain a dashboard for each HR Dept.Act as a liaison between the HR Team and Finance/Accounting.Process HR Division invoices and contact vendors to reconcile accounting issues or discrepancies.Investigate, review, and validate discrepancies on invoices versus contracts/pre-approvals. Resolve aging invoices by communicating with AP, Finance and Vendor.Analyze key data on invoices to determine correct vendor, program, and expense type to assign and code this data in the accounting system.Analyze accounts with attention to detail, and facilitate and resolve disputes related to vendor expenses.Conduct impactful analysis related to facility expenses when affiliated companies request sub-lease of office space.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.2-3 years of related experience.Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables. Prior Tableau experience is a plus.Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.Ability to work independently and manage one's time.Ability to analyze trends, project future expenses, and communicate with stakeholders and vendors on time.Knowledge of accounting principles and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.