<p>Robert Half has frequent needs from our clients in the local area for skilled Financial Analysts. If you enjoy analyzing data, generating financial reports, and driving critical business decisions, this could be an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise while connecting with top clients.</p>
<p><strong><em>Kimberly Casey</em></strong> with Robert Half is looking for an experienced <strong><em>Sr. Financial Analyst</em></strong> to join a finance team for a client in the greater Salem, Oregon area. This position is suited for a data-driven, detail-oriented individual who brings strong planning and analysis expertise, advanced modeling skills, and a forward-thinking approach to improving financial processes. The role will support leadership with clear insights, dependable reporting, and practical recommendations that strengthen business decisions.</p><p><u>Benefits include</u> medical, dental, 401K with match, PTO, holiday & floating holiday pay.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly performance reviews to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Create and refine detailed financial models that evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and operational outcomes.</p><p>• Design interactive dashboards and reporting tools that help leaders monitor trends and act on key metrics.</p><p>• Extract, organize, and transform financial and operational data using modern reporting tools, including Power Query, to improve accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Identify manual finance activities that can be simplified or automated through updated tools and AI-enabled solutions.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to provide analysis for strategic initiatives, planning efforts, and performance management.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, business drivers, and emerging trends, then translate findings into actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level presentations and reporting materials for leadership discussions.</p><p>• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis related to growth planning, capital allocation, and overall business performance.</p>
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to provide high-level financial support for a major Housing Choice Voucher Program in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position will lead core budgeting, reporting, and analytical work for a large-scale public sector program with significant regulatory oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong financial insight, advanced technical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly financial reporting activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear visibility into performance against plan.<br>• Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for a large and complex program, identifying trends, risks, and key financial drivers.<br>• Conduct detailed ad hoc analysis to support decision-making, operational planning, and leadership requests.<br>• Collaborate with senior leaders and management during the annual budgeting cycle, preparing financial summaries, presentations, and supporting materials.<br>• Assess the financial implications of policy updates and regulatory changes, incorporating those impacts into reporting and planning processes.<br>• Maintain compliance-focused financial analysis within a highly regulated environment by aligning reports and recommendations with program guidance.<br>• Use advanced Excel and data analysis techniques to organize, interpret, and validate financial information from multiple sources.<br>• Communicate findings, assumptions, and business implications to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.