<p>Robert Half is proud to partner with a premier, rapidly growing client in Milwaukee County to add a forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to their expanding team. This critical role blends hands-on accounting duties with strategic financial planning and analysis (FP& A), supporting corporate functions and providing in-depth financial guidance, particularly in support of Information Technology initiatives. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure high-quality financial reporting and deliver business insights that shape organizational strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Strategy & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the budget planning and rolling forecast process for various corporate units, especially aligning with IT leadership.</li><li>Create, update, and analyze financial models to guide cost efficiencies and strategic objectives.</li><li>Prepare variance and trend reports, recommending targeted actions to leadership.</li><li>Evaluate financial outcomes and investment returns for IT projects, and monitor ongoing expenditures.</li><li>Ensure forecast precision by continuously monitoring performance and identifying areas for improvement.</li><li>Act as a financial consultant to department heads, helping them optimize spend within approved budgets.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Operations & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Record and reconcile expense transactions and capital project costs, adhering to both GAAP and company policies.</li><li>Take charge of monthly and annual closing cycles for assigned business units.</li><li>Maintain rigorous account reconciliations and documentation to support compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Decision Support</strong></p><ul><li>Produce timely, clear financial statements and management reports, highlighting key drivers and explain variances.</li><li>Monitor IT-related budget allocations, project costs, and business cases, ensuring compliance with corporate approvals.</li><li>Distill financial data into actionable narratives for leadership teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong partnerships with both IT and executive leaders to translate operational initiatives into financial impact.</li><li>Champion enhancements to financial processes and reporting systems, striving for greater speed and accuracy.</li><li>Support deployment of best practices in budgeting and project cost tracking</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Sr. Software Architect to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern software architecture and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and oversee the development of large-scale software systems using container orchestration and service mesh technologies.<br>• Establish and enforce standards for CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, service mesh, and automated testing.<br>• Conduct architectural reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet security, scalability, and business requirements.<br>• Mentor engineering teams on microservices architecture, container best practices, and DevSecOps workflows.<br>• Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies in cloud-native systems, distributed architectures, and DevSecOps.<br>• Facilitate the collection and analysis of metrics, logs, and traces to monitor and debug systems effectively.<br>• Develop strategies for software improvements and advocate them to development teams.<br>• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with strategic planning and technical leadership.<br>• Ensure software solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Consultant to join our team in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and BI tools, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Engage with customers to gather requirements and provide exceptional support, ensuring their needs are met.<br>• Utilize Power BI for designing and expanding reporting capabilities to enhance business insights.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and clients to establish clear communication and technical requirements.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.<br>• Support the development and management of BI dashboards and reporting tools.<br>• Work closely with organizational teams to align business intelligence strategies with company goals.<br>• Assist in managing electronic data interchange (EDI) processes to streamline operations.<br>• Conduct regular reviews of BI systems to identify areas for improvement.<br>• Provide expertise in SQL Server-based BI solutions to optimize data analytics.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BI tools and customer service software.
