<p>Chris Preble is working with a Utica client of his that has a newly created Senior Financial Analyst position.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a dynamic manufacturing organization in Utica, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, analyzing operational performance, and supporting strategic decisions through comprehensive financial insights. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial modeling and experience working in manufacturing environments, with a focus on cost analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Helping to lead the budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analyses to compare actual financial outcomes to budgeted and forecasted figures.</p><p>• Create and maintain financial models to guide operational planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Provide financial insights to leadership on pricing strategies, cost structures, and overall profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for operational efficiency and margin improvements.</p><p>• Support cost accounting functions and perform inventory analysis within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Prepare detailed management reporting packages and dashboards for senior leadership.</p><p>• Conduct financial analyses for capital expenditures and track the financial performance of projects.</p><p>• Assist in streamlining financial reporting processes and improving analytical tools for enhanced data accuracy.</p>
We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide dependable technical support for end users in Liverpool, New York. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys resolving day-to-day hardware, software, and device issues while delivering responsive customer service. The role focuses on supporting Windows-based environments, troubleshooting desktop problems, and assisting with account access and mobile device needs in a construction and contractor setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide front-line technical assistance for desktops, laptops, and related end-user technology, ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner.<br>• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and operating system problems across Microsoft Windows environments, including Windows 10 devices.<br>• Manage user account support tasks within Active Directory, such as access updates, password resets, and basic permission changes.<br>• Respond to and document incoming service desk requests, prioritizing tickets based on urgency and business impact.<br>• Support iPads and other mobile devices by troubleshooting connectivity, configuration, and general usage issues.<br>• Perform break/fix support for workstation equipment and coordinate follow-up actions when problems require escalation.<br>• Install, configure, and maintain standard desktop applications and peripheral devices to keep users productive.<br>• Communicate clearly with employees and internal stakeholders regarding issue status, resolutions, and recommended next steps.