<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 skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting strategic initiatives to drive business growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial analysis and modeling, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of financial results to identify trends and explain variances compared to prior periods, budgets, and forecasts.<br>• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, including assessments of working capital requirements.<br>• Compile and present consolidated reports on actual financial performance, budgets, and forecasts.<br>• Assist in preparing monthly operations review materials, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting.<br>• Validate cost-saving initiatives within the value creation plan to ensure their alignment with financial goals.<br>• Create and manage compliance documentation related to federal grant requirements.<br>• Provide financial guidance and support to business leaders across enabling functions.<br>• Participate in month-end close processes, including reclassification of expenses and other adjustments.
