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Description

We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in analyzing financial data, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving operational efficiency within a privately held company. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking to inform strategic planning.

• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate business performance and support budgeting processes.

• Analyze discrepancies between forecasts and actual results, providing actionable recommendations to senior management.

• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key trends and performance indicators.

• Collaborate with various departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline financial operations.

• Monitor critical financial KPIs and propose strategies to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

• Assist in creating presentations and reports for executive leadership and board meetings.

Requirements

- BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting

- Advance Microsoft Excel knowledge

- Financial planning & analysis (go-to-market experience a plus)

- Skill with Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools required

- Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Statement

- Solid understanding of account analysis

- Budgeting experience

- Adeptness in financial analysis

- Experience with fixed assets

- Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

- Practical knowledge in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly preferable

- Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently

-**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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