<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst. This position focuses on connecting business priorities with technical solutions that support data, applications, and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an agile environment, adapting to changing priorities, and partnering closely with business stakeholders and development teams to define, test, and support effective solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with business teams and technical stakeholders to identify needs, clarify objectives, and translate them into well-defined functional and technical requirements.</p><p>• Create clear process documentation, data mapping details, and solution design materials that guide development and support decision-making.</p><p>• Work alongside developers to help build, validate, and maintain application and data solutions, including .NET-based tools and operational data assets.</p><p>• Perform hands-on testing activities to confirm solutions meet business expectations, resolve defects, and support successful delivery.</p><p>• Analyze data flows and transaction movement across systems to improve understanding of how supply chain applications operate and interact.</p><p>• Support ongoing enhancements and production needs for business applications, helping investigate issues and recommend practical resolutions.</p><p>• Contribute within an agile team by participating in iterative planning, backlog refinement, and changing priorities based on business demand.</p><p>• Assist with reporting and analytics initiatives as needed, with opportunities to expand into Power BI over time.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.</p>
We are looking for a Business Analyst - Techncial to support a government organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can partner closely with technology teams, bring clarity to financial and operational decision-making, and help strengthen planning processes in a changing environment. The role calls for a self-directed individual with strong attention to detail who combines analytical depth with the ability to create practical structure across complex business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and planning tools that strengthen forecasting accuracy and support informed business decisions.<br>• Perform detailed variance reviews and on-demand analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with information technology stakeholders to streamline reporting, improve data visibility, and support effective operational planning.<br>• Refine budgeting workflows to increase efficiency, consistency, and usability across the organization.<br>• Establish and enhance financial and analytical frameworks for technology-related functions that require greater structure and governance.<br>• Create reporting solutions and dashboards in Power BI to reduce reliance on manual spreadsheet-based processes.<br>• Assess existing workflows and recommend automation opportunities using tools such as Power Query, Power Automate, or similar technologies.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our client in Plymouth, Minnesota. This position centers on transforming complex data into meaningful reporting and business insights, with a strong emphasis on Power BI and the Microsoft data environment. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, sharp analytical ability, and the confidence to partner with stakeholders across technical and business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help leaders make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather reporting needs, clarify business questions, and convert them into scalable analytics solutions.</p><p>• Build and refine data models that improve reporting accuracy, usability, and performance within Power BI.</p><p>• Analyze large and sometimes unclear data sets to identify trends, root causes, and actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Support the design, organization, and ongoing enhancement of data warehouse structures used for enterprise reporting.</p><p>• Establish and reinforce data quality standards by reviewing source data, validating outputs, and promoting sound governance practices.</p><p>• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate data for analysis and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Manage multiple initiatives independently while balancing deadlines and delivering high-quality analytical work in a fast-paced sett</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support essential financial operations for a service-focused organization in Lakeville, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an organized individual who can manage day-to-day accounting activity while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute across multiple accounting functions, including payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices and payment activity with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.<br>• Manage customer invoicing and incoming payments, ensuring account balances are updated and discrepancies are addressed promptly.<br>• Perform regular account reconciliations to verify financial data, investigate variances, and maintain clean records.<br>• Support billing operations by preparing charges, reviewing supporting details, and resolving invoice-related questions.<br>• Assist with general accounting tasks such as journal support, record maintenance, and transaction review.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather financial information and help improve the consistency of accounting processes.<br>• Monitor outstanding items in payables and receivables and follow through to ensure issues are resolved efficiently.
<p>We’re looking for an Information Security Awareness Analyst to help drive security best practices across the organization. This role blends security operations with user education, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys both hands-on security work and influencing behavior through training and communication.</p><p>What you’ll do</p><ul><li>Own and manage security awareness programs, including phishing simulations and training campaigns</li><li>Create and deliver engaging content such as newsletters, presentations, and awareness materials</li><li>Help drive a culture of security by educating users at all levels on best practices and risk reduction</li><li>Review and respond to phishing and suspicious emails to prevent potential incidents</li><li>Conduct threat research and share insights through clear, actionable communications</li><li>Support security operations with monitoring, alert review, and incident response as needed</li></ul><p>If you enjoy being at the intersection of cybersecurity, communication, and user behavior, this is a great opportunity to make a visible impact. Interested candidates should submit resumes to sally.lander@roberthalf.(com).</p>
We are looking for a Benefits Analyst to support employee benefits administration for a manufacturing organization in Bayport, Minnesota. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on analyzing benefit programs, coordinating with external insurance partners, and helping ensure accurate, responsive support for employees and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in benefits operations, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage benefit-related processes with consistency and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, including enrollment support, plan updates, and issue resolution across assigned programs.<br>• Partner with third-party insurance providers and other external administrators to address eligibility, coverage, and claims-related questions.<br>• Review benefits data and documentation to identify discrepancies, support reporting needs, and improve accuracy in ongoing administration.<br>• Coordinate processes related to flexible spending arrangements, including dependent care FSA activity, employee inquiries, and vendor communication.<br>• Assist with benefits analysis by evaluating program information, tracking trends, and preparing summaries for HR or business stakeholders.<br>• Provide timely guidance to employees on available benefit options, policy details, and required enrollment or status-change actions.<br>• Maintain organized records and help ensure benefits procedures align with company guidelines and applicable requirements.<br>• Support benefits-related operational updates or process changes, including adjustments tied to systems, vendors, or internal workflows when needed.
Our client, a private equity-backed organization, is seeking a hands-on Senior Financial Analyst for a short-term contract engagement. This consultant will evaluate and document key financial processes, identify operational inefficiencies, and develop sustainable procedures that improve visibility, accuracy, and scalability across the finance function.<br><br>This role is ideal for a process-oriented finance professional who excels in documenting procedures, improving cash flow forecasting, and uncovering revenue leakage opportunities. This role is 100% onsite.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Process Documentation & Internal Controls<br>Assess existing finance and accounting processes and identify gaps in documentation.<br>Develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps for critical finance functions.<br>Establish documentation standards and create repeatable frameworks to support future growth.<br>Collaborate with finance leadership and operational stakeholders to understand current workflows and recommend improvements.<br>Cash Flow Forecasting & Process Improvement<br>Evaluate the company's existing 13-week cash flow forecasting process.<br>Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and risks within the current forecasting methodology.<br>Design and implement best practices to improve forecasting accuracy and reliability.<br>Simplify and streamline workflows while creating detailed documentation of the revised process.<br>Develop tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms to support ongoing cash management efforts.<br>Rebate Program Analysis & Revenue Leakage Review<br>Conduct a detailed review of customer rebate programs and contractual agreements.<br>Analyze rebate calculations and deductions taken by customers to identify discrepancies and inaccuracies.<br>Investigate potential revenue leakage and quantify financial impacts where possible.<br>Partner with finance, sales, and operations teams to validate findings and resolve process gaps.<br>Create a rebate management playbook outlining procedures, controls, ownership, and best practices for ongoing administration.<br><br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.<br>5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, process improvement, or finance transformation initiatives.<br>Experience evaluating and documenting finance and accounting processes.<br>Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial operations.<br>Experience reviewing contracts, rebate programs, pricing arrangements, or revenue recognition-related processes preferred.<br>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.<br>Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.<br>Experience within a private equity-backed company environment is highly preferred.<br><br>If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half to learn more.
<p>Our client in the Southwest metro is looking for a Financial Analyst with strong business partnering who has worked with large data sets and has done strategic analytics. This company is privately owned and has great leadership and is growing. Please reach out on LinkedIn @JenniferExsted.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Newport, Minnesota. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze financial data and provide insights that drive strategic decisions within our sales and marketing departments. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s growth through informed financial planning and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze sales and marketing data to identify performance trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.<br>• Create and deliver reports on critical metrics such as customer acquisition costs and sales pipeline efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to assess campaign effectiveness and recommend optimal budget allocations.<br>• Track expenses and variances, ensuring alignment with financial goals while identifying opportunities for cost savings.<br>• Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for sales and marketing departments.<br>• Conduct pricing and margin analyses to support decision-making, including customer profitability and segmentation.<br>• Manage and evaluate royalty rates, profitability of licensed products, and costing data to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and actionable format.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support business strategies, pricing decisions, and organizational assessments.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can strengthen cash flow and month-end practices while delivering meaningful analysis that supports informed business decisions. The position will also focus on evaluating rebate and program allowance activity, improving consistency in financial procedures, and helping the team operate more efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and refine procedures that support cash flow management and month-end close activities across the finance function.</p><p>• Perform detailed financial reviews to identify trends, explain performance shifts, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze rebate and program allowance data to confirm accuracy, measure financial impact, and highlight improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc reporting and variance analysis to support planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Document standard operating procedures to create clear, repeatable workflows and strengthen process consistency.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to streamline financial activities and improve the efficiency of existing reporting practices.</p><p>• Use Excel and NetSuite to organize financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and support ongoing analysis.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced HR integration specialist. This position focuses on building and supporting enterprise integrations centered on Workday as the system of record, with an emphasis on reliable design, technical problem-solving, and secure data exchange. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise with Workday integration technologies, a solid foundation in software engineering principles, and the ability to resolve complex issues across interconnected platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, develop, and maintain integrations connecting Workday with enterprise applications and automation platforms.</p><p>• Create and refine API-based interfaces using Workday web services, REST endpoints, and related integration methods.</p><p>• Investigate failed transactions by reviewing request and response data, identifying root causes, and implementing lasting fixes.</p><p>• Apply sound engineering practices such as input validation, controlled processing logic, retry handling, and detailed logging.</p><p>• Partner with technical teams to support orchestration workflows using tools such as Power Automate and other integration technologies.</p><p>• Ensure integrations align with Workday business processes, approval rules, and system-of-record governance.</p><p>• Monitor data movement across systems to maintain accuracy, sequencing, and auditability.</p><p>• Support implementation and configuration activities tied to secure connectivity, authentication, and interface performance.</p>