We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business decision-making for a Contract position based in Maine. This role is ideal for someone who can translate complex financial data into clear insights, build dependable models, and evaluate performance trends across key business areas. The successful candidate will partner with stakeholders to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and provide timely recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain financial models that support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.<br>• Examine monthly, quarterly, and annual results to identify trends, explain performance shifts, and highlight business risks and opportunities.<br>• Prepare detailed variance reporting that compares actual results against forecasts, budgets, and prior periods.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to answer leadership questions and support strategic and operational decisions.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover actionable business insights.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect financial inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of reporting outputs.<br>• Create clear summaries and presentations that communicate financial findings and recommendations to management.<br>• Support ongoing process improvements within financial analysis and reporting workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
<p>Robert Half is looking to hire a hybrid Financial Analyst to work with one of our well known clients in Mechanic Falls, Maine. This is a 6 month contract that is looking for a candidate to start immediately. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Functions – Financial Analyst</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and update financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning</p><p>• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods</p><p>• Prepare management reporting packages with clear insights, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs)</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and operational initiatives</p><p>• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and accruals as needed</p><p>• Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy</p><p>• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting platforms</p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half has partenered with an established real estate company to locate a<strong> Senior Staff Accountant</strong> for a full-time position in South Portland area. </p><p><br></p><p>The ideal Staff Accountant will have the following skill and experience:</p><ul><li>5+ years general ledger accounting experience. </li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar field. </li><li>Real Estate industry knowledge preferred</li><li>Reconciliations</li><li>Month end close</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Employer offers generous benefits including; Health plan, 401k with match, paid vacation/holidays and more. </p><p><br></p><p>For consideration please apply online with resume. </p><p>Jennifer Thompson </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting. - Permanent Placement</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re already working with a permanent RH recruiter - please reach out to your recruiter directly.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a project-focused team supporting reinsurance operations in Maine. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can evaluate reporting needs, uncover root causes behind data issues, and recommend more effective ways to deliver meaningful insights. The role blends analytical thinking with hands-on technical execution, with a strong emphasis on improving reporting, supporting financial accuracy, and building dependable data solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze reporting requests to identify the true business need, investigate underlying data challenges, and design practical reporting solutions.</p><p>• Redesign and enhance existing reports to improve usability, accuracy, and decision-making value for stakeholders.</p><p>• Build and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, and DAX.</p><p>• Develop and validate data feeds that support accrual processing and ensure accurate flow of information into the subledger.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations and review output for completeness, consistency, and alignment with financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Support automation efforts related to accrual and reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.</p><p>• Partner with accounting, data management, and business teams to translate operational needs into scalable data deliverables.</p><p>• Apply reinsurance knowledge to interpret data correctly and ensure reporting reflects relevant business activity.</p>