<p>Our team is seeking a skilled <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> for a contract position based in Hartford, CT. This is a critical opportunity to collaborate with business leaders on impactful financial initiatives—helping to drive strategic priorities and improve operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></li><li>Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and year-end reports for multiple clients, driving significant improvements in forecast accuracy.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to Controllers, VPs of Operations, and Directors to support key business decisions.</li><li><strong>Financial Modeling & Risk Management</strong></li><li>Perform scenario-based financial modeling and incorporate hedging strategies to reduce financial volatility.</li><li>Optimize product-level margins through advanced financial analysis and reporting.</li><li><strong>Strategic Collaboration</strong></li><li>Work closely with department heads and trading teams to refine pricing and investment strategies aimed at increasing margins and reducing costs.</li><li><strong>Performance Reporting & Analysis</strong></li><li>Create compelling business narratives and KPI-driven Balanced Scorecards for executive leadership.</li><li>Design interactive dashboards using Power BI and Power Query for real-time monitoring of product utilization, costs, and operational efficiency—minimizing manual reporting and ensuring data accuracy.</li><li><strong>Process Automation</strong></li><li>Automate monthly close, performance tracking, and reporting workflows using VBA and Power Automate to streamline processes and maximize data reliability.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).</li><li>3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, VBA, and Power Automate.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with financial modeling and scenario analysis.</li><li>Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.</li><li>Collaborative mindset with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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