<p><strong>Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Contract | Cedar Rapids, IA</strong></p><p><strong>3–5 Years of Experience Required</strong></p><p>Our client in Cedar Rapids is seeking an analytical and detail‑driven <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys digging into financial data, and provides insights that drive business decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Analyst will support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to help guide strategic financial planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li>Conduct variance and trend analyses; provide insights on performance drivers.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Build and update financial models to support business planning and decision‑making.</li><li>Analyze revenue, expenses, KPIs, and operational metrics.</li><li>Present financial findings to management in a clear, concise manner.</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis requests and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to join our team. This is a long-term contract position ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial management, team leadership, and strategic decision-making. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple functions while overseeing complex financial operations within the technology and telecommunications sectors.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead a team of up to 20 finance team members, fostering productivity and collaboration.</p><p>• Develop and implement annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting and budget processes to support strategic planning.</p><p>• Analyze complex accounting transactions, including revenue recognition, derivatives, impairments, and stock-based compensation.</p><p>• Provide expert guidance on business combinations, convertible debt, warrants, and lease accounting.</p><p>• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless communication and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and introductory macros, for financial analysis.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Drive cross-functional initiatives to address challenges and improve financial outcomes.</p>
