We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in New York, New York. In this role, you will leverage your analytical expertise and business acumen to enhance financial performance, optimize contracts, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful decision-making processes in a dynamic and growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic planning and forecasting efforts.

• Conduct sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to evaluate program sustainability under varying conditions.

• Collaborate with finance teams to align model assumptions with current business realities.

• Analyze contract terms to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks.

• Support vendor negotiations by preparing data-driven recommendations on pricing, payment terms, and performance metrics.

• Monitor departmental budgets and project expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

• Accurately code expenses, track invoices, and provide accrual information to maintain budget integrity.

• Prepare rolling forecasts and long-term financial projections to inform strategic planning processes.

• Evaluate key performance indicators and business drivers to refine forecasting accuracy.

• Present financial trends and insights to senior leadership through clear and actionable reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or similar roles.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling techniques.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings to stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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