Financial Analyst Job Number: 354852 Category: Finance/Accounting Description: #NowHiring #FinancialAnalyst Job Title: Financial Analyst Pay Rate: $32.83/hr. Contract: 10+ Months Belcan is a leading provider of professional IT, Engineering, Workforce Solutions and staffing in the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, and India. A Accountant II Job in Hartford, CT is currently available through Belcan. In this role you will prepare, review, and analyze financial forecasts and operating budgets under the supervision of the Controller. If you are interested in this role, Apply Today! Job Description: We are seeking a Financial Analyst to manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities and assist in higher level budgeting and forecasting for our business. Principal Accountabilities: * Prepare, review, and analyze financial forecasts and operating budgets under the supervision of the Controller. * Provide in-depth analysis on financial performance and root cause variances to forecasts. * Report the daily progress of the business toward the monthly established goals and first line of reporting to trends. * Perform detailed SG & A and R & D expenditure analysis to identify trends and areas in need of cost control focus. Provide value add variance analysis to highlight issues or opportunities and promote understanding of necessary changes. * Work in conjunction with Operations to identify, mitigate, and reduce operational variances. * Ensure that intercompany issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner including analyzing and communicating differences and resolving issues. * Prepare assigned monthly journal entries. * Assist with month end closing procedures. * Ensure accurate and timely consolidation and reporting of financial results and position each month end. * Work collaboratively with the department to propose and implement process improvement ideas to enable more accurate and faster reporting. * Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages to Eaton Corporate Headquarters as well as other governmental reporting. * Monitor fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure process. * Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor"s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution * 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a production manufacturing environment * Must be authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship Position Criteria: * Understanding of financial accounting, P&L, and the balance sheet * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort using Microsoft PowerPoint * Ability to identify and implement standard work procedures and best practices * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications: * 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a production manufacturing environment * Experience using SAP and Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM) Location: Hartford, CT Zip Code: 06106 Keyword"s: #Hartfordjobs; #FinancialAnalystjobs; Start Date: Right Away #ZR If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/D/V Location: Hartford , CT Minimum Experience (yrs): 3+ Required Education: Not Specified Benefits: Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=354852) If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position. *Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart