Financial Analyst

Company: Kforce Finance and Accounting ( Learn More )

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US-MI-Grand Rapids
$18.00 - $21.00 /Hour
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Job Description Responsibilities: Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst for their Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) location. Our client is searching for an Analyst to work in their FP&A department for a 3-6 month project.Responsibilities:
  • Coordination of key dates and distribution of calendars to business users
  • Detailed knowledge of plan and forecast system
  • Prepare consolidated plan and forecast reports for executive review
  • Coordination of cost centers plan and forecast
  • Identify areas to improve the effectiveness of our financial planning activities and strive to streamline processes and improve to
  • Establish key partnerships with counterparts throughout the organization
  • Corporate Cost Center analysis
  • Analyze Order, Shipment and Backlog Data - coordinate with operating groups and prepare consolidated analysis into executive summary format
  • Perform report testing for templates / tools developed in the finance area
  • Support Indirect Procurement team by assisting in tracking quarterly savings
  • Prepare supporting analysis and reporting that will improve management's ability to evaluate key assumptions, trends and changes
  • Create clear and concise presentations and supporting materials
  • Support special projects as they arise
  • Job RequirementsThe successful Financial Analyst applicant will possess the following requirements (required unless noted otherwise):
    • Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
    • 2-3 years work experience in accounting or finance
    • Strong demonstrated PowerPoint and Excel experience
    • Systems experience (SAP, BPS, etc.) preferred
    • Knowledge of accounting and performance management