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Robert Half Sr. Financial Analyst in Springfield, Missouri
Description
Are you looking to take your career to the next level as a finance professional? Robert Half is currently trying to staff a critical need for a Senior Accounting Analyst for one of their clients in the the Springfield, Missouri area. You will conduct the improvement upon monthly and quarterly reporting, while also operationalize and cultivate data-driven planning processes. The main tasks of this Senior Accounting Analyst position will be driving world class strategic and financial planning methods, developing rolling forecast processes to ensure resources are leveraged with maximum effectiveness, and building long-range operating plans to support business initiatives. You will render variance analysis of bookings, revenues and expenses, clearly explaining the business reasons for variances and adjusting the outlook models to reflect operational adjustments. This role will comprise of coordinating various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts and monthly outlooks), while providing strategic analyses and recommendations. Make an impact in this pivotal Senior Accounting Analyst position with a company that allows you access to senior leadership with strategic input. A company in the Insurance field is offering a permanent employment opportunity. Submit your application today!
Your responsibilities
Sanction effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide forward-looking insight and decision support
Monitor monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources
Conduct weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
Determine performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities
Cooperate closely with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
Assist Accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process
Team up with senior executives on strategic deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, event tracking and execution, strategic resource allocation and prioritization
Discern and describe internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending
Accumulate and regulate forecasting reports
Offer monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Capability to simplify complex problems and build solutions
3+ years experience with advanced financial analysis, planning and budget controls required
Professionally trained in financial reporting tools
Outstanding presentation skills
Month end closings experience
Solid understanding of financial reporting
SAP experience
Adeptness in Insurance Industry
General ledger experience
Expertise in financial analysis
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