Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Financial Analyst based in SOUTHFIELD, Michigan. This role is within the financial industry and the successful candidate will be pivotal in maintaining financial processes and providing due diligence support to senior leadership. The role demands a high level of organization, detail orientation, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities: • Providing diligent support to senior leadership, ensuring precise financial analysis and reporting. • Maintaining and managing the planning and forecasting process for corporate function business units on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. • Collaborating with cross-functional business leads to align on forecast expectations and financial goals. • Conducting a thorough financial analysis at the end of each month to identify variances against budgets. • Executing the financial rhythm of month-end close and preparing appropriate journal entries to support this process. • Leveraging financial systems to create, distribute, and monitor the performance against forecast reports. • Assisting business unit leaders and their teams by providing ad hoc support for key initiatives. • Building and maintaining strong partnerships with the leaders and teams of the business units supported. • Driving accountability around cost-saving initiatives by analyzing the drivers of month-end variances. • Utilizing 'Accounting Software Systems', 'ADP - Financial Services', 'CRM', 'Crystal Reports', 'Data Mining Techniques', 'Accounting Functions', 'Accrual Accounting', 'Auditing', 'Budget Processes', and 'Capital Management' skills for effective financial management. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems • Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services • Experience with CRM systems • Ability to generate Crystal Reports • Knowledge of Data Mining Techniques • Understanding of Accounting Functions • Experience with Accrual Accounting • Proficiency in Auditing • Familiarity with Budget Processes • Experience in Capital Management 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. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .