<p>Our retail client is seeking an interim Senior Financial Analyst for a short-term engagement. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within a dynamic retail environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a company operating over 400 locations while leveraging your expertise in financial modeling and data analysis. Role is 100% remote and expected to pay $50-$60/hr. DOE and location.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, to provide actionable insights</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial modeling to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas to manipulate and analyze data</p><p>• Generate weekly reports related to payroll and other financial metrics</p><p>• Assist with forecasting activities to project financial trends and outcomes</p><p>• Analyze and filter aggregate data across multiple retail locations to identify key patterns and opportunities</p><p>• Collaborate on accrual-based accounting tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance</p><p>• Support retail analytics functions using tools like MicroStrategy, focusing on operational data such as open orders and purchase orders</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of financial presentations for stakeholders</p>

<p>• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and complex formulas</p><p>• Strong understanding of financial modeling and forecasting techniques</p><p>• Experience in the retail industry or multi-location businesses is highly desirable</p><p>• Ability to perform detailed variance analysis and ad hoc financial tasks</p><p>• Familiarity with retail analytics tools like MicroStrategy is a plus</p><p>• Solid knowledge of accrual-based accounting practices</p><p>• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail</p>

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