We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team in Folsom, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze complex financial data, create insightful reports, and support strategic decision-making processes. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to work closely with various departments and contribute to impactful budgeting efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Consolidate budget spreadsheets from multiple California State departments and perform detailed analyses.<br>• Develop dynamic Power BI reports to present financial insights effectively.<br>• Monitor and evaluate budget variances by comparing actuals against forecasts.<br>• Assess legislation to determine potential budgetary implications.<br>• Integrate data from Access reports to generate comprehensive executive-level summaries.<br>• Collaborate with department heads to forecast budgetary requirements and provide access to relevant financial information.<br>• Conduct in-depth financial modeling and variance analysis to support operational goals.<br>• Utilize advanced data mining techniques to uncover actionable insights from complex datasets.<br>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership in strategic planning.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field.<br>• Proficiency in financial modeling and budgeting processes.<br>• Expertise in variance analysis and ad hoc financial reporting.<br>• Advanced skills in Power BI for creating interactive dashboards and reports.<br>• Familiarity with Access for data integration and reporting.<br>• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial forecasting.<br>• Ability to apply data mining techniques to analyze large datasets.<br>• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to leadership.

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