<p>Our client in the Downtown Houston area is looking for a contract / potentially contract-to-hire Financial Analyst to join their team. This role is 100% onsite in the Downtown Houston area. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and can work onsite with no scheduling restrictions during a work week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in providing analytical support to drive informed business decisions. You will analyze financial data, evaluate forecasting models, and participate in budgeting processes to assist leaders in achieving organizational objectives. This role is heavily focused on financial planning as well as internal and external reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in data analytics, financial reporting, and the ability to present key insights to executives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely financial analyses, reports, and forecasts by consolidating data from multiple sources.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights on budgeting, operating costs, and profitability metrics.</li><li>Conduct cost and performance analyses to support decision-making</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and departmental stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze business performance trends and variances, presenting findings in a clear and actionable format.</li><li>Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models used for forecasting and strategic planning.</li><li>Budget/Forecasting/Action Planning</li><li>Run variance analysis monthly to summarize actuals vs forecasts with key drivers</li><li>Compile weekly/monthly projection and present in real time actionable format</li><li>Participate in Quarterly Forecast Cycle and Annual Operating Plan creation through analysis, documentation, and reporting</li><li>Support preparation of monthly financial business reviews and other</li><li>Evaluate market trends as they relate to organizational performance and future investment opportunities.</li><li>Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed by senior management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, addressing any discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.</li><li>Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis using advanced Excel functions.</li><li>Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday; knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or planning roles.</li><li>Strong ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.</li><li>Comfortable working with large data sets and ability to distill key information.</li><li>Oil and gas industry experience is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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