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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Lincolnton, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and overall organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, inventory analysis, and compliance, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including cash flow assessments, profit and loss reviews, and cost accounting to guide business decisions.

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to manage product costing, ensuring accurate pricing and profitability evaluations.

• Oversee cost center accounting by calculating cost rates, analyzing deviations, and implementing corrective measures to improve efficiency.

• Perform monthly inventory valuations, investigate variances, and recommend measures to address inventory discrepancies.

• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.

• Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer purchasing patterns to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability.

• Create and automate advanced Excel reports using pivot tables and formulas to streamline data analysis and reporting.

• Support compliance with governmental accounting standards and internal control processes.

• Prepare detailed monthly management reports, profit and loss forecasts, and lead the strategic budgeting process to align financial objectives with business goals.

• Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios and support strategic planning initiatives. Requirements • A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and complex formulas.

• Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost accounting principles.

• Experience with data mining techniques and tools for analyzing large datasets.

• Demonstrated ability to perform ad hoc financial analyses and provide actionable insights.

• Familiarity with compliance standards in governmental accounting and internal control regulations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

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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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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