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Description We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky. In this role, you will provide financial support and analysis for investment projects, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and strategic goals. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your financial expertise within the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial feasibility studies for investment projects across multiple business units to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

• Perform comprehensive cash flow analyses to assess return on investment for proposed initiatives.

• Build and evaluate financial models to determine enterprise value and support decision-making processes.

• Guide business units through the company’s approval procedures by understanding and applying authorization rules effectively.

• Assist in coordinating investment decisions in accordance with corporate group policies.

• Support the preparation of investment proposals for presentation to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.

• Collaborate with subsidiaries on data collection, variance analyses, impairment reviews, and fair value assessments.

• Participate in occasional business travel as required to support financial projects and initiatives. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Effective collaboration skills within a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business valuation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced Excel functions such as Power Query and Macros.

• Familiarity with accounting software systems and data mining techniques.

• Business writing and communication skills are essential.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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