Robert Half is looking for a zealous Financial Analyst to be part of a thriving company in the Financial Services industry. In this position, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as have responsibility for measuring, analyzing, and forecasting performance in conjunction with operating plans. We will be depending on you to advise management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and prepare reports for management. As part of a dynamic team, you will be a key business partner in areas including forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This Financial Analyst role is based in the Surrey, British Columbia, area and is a short-term contract / contract employment opportunity. We seek someone who has internal drive and strong potential for detail oriented growth and development.
What you get to do every day
- Function next to 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
- Enable effective Business Intelligence (BI) to provide decision making support
- Work closely with cross-functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans
- Flexible individual capable of handling large amounts of information and managing expectations
- Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial close process by working with Accounting
- Analyze annual performance by comparing actual results to their expectations and supply information to business partners to inform decision making
- Support weekly, quarterly and annual Area/Segment-level Bookings and P& L forecasting
- Assess potential risks and opportunities and research performance
- Discover the root causes of internal and external facts that are influencing performance and outcomes
- Drive monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required
- Execute and monitor forecasting reports
- Proficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required
- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- BA/BS degree in finance or a related field
- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience recommended)
- Experience in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role)
- Eager problem-solver who listens for customer cues and actively resolves problems with grace and integrity
- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
- Prior knowledge in Spreadsheet and ERP system


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