Description If you're a Financial Analyst with effective communication skills, this position is right for you. Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Robert Half is working with a thriving company to find a skilled Financial Analyst. In this position, you will perform financial modeling on various financial projects as well as measure, analyze, and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Daily operations will also consist of advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. If the idea of interacting with team members as a crucial business partner in areas such as forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management excites you, contact Jim Meade at Robert Half today. This Financial Analyst role, which is located in the Columbia, Maryland, is a permanent employment opportunity. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with me on LinkedIn. Your responsibilities in this role - Collaborate with the Accounting team on the monthly and quarterly financial close process - Work alongside senior executives on strategic deep dives to create financial models and insights on topics such as: Retention forecasts, event tracking and execution, Campaign Planning & Tracking, return on investment of strategic investments, and strategic resource allocation, and prioritization - Possess the know-how and be able to explain internal and external drivers impacting performance and trending - An ideal candidate should be highly flexible, comfortable with large amounts of information, and adept at managing expectations - Survey performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities - Provide valuable foresight and decision support through effective Business Intelligence (BI) - Propel monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions necessary - Drive P& L forecasting and Area/Segment-level Bookings on a weekly, quarterly and annual basis - Work closely with cross functional partners in Accounting and Operations to execute against plans - Track monthly and quarterly performance through comparison of actuals versus expectations and enable business partners to handle their resources - Compose and oversee forecasting reports Requirements - Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations - Experience with financial data management processes & systems, e.g. Oracle/Hyperion/SAP Business Objects/SFDC/Tableau - Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work independently - Spreadsheet and ERP system experience recommended - Background in problem solving through statistical analysis or with large data sets highly valued (such as in derivatives, structured finance, or business analytics or in a similarly demanding and analytical role) - Financial analysis & planning (go-to-market experience preferable) - BA/BS degree in finance or a related field - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel - Excel Formulas experience - Solid understanding of financial analysis - Foundational knowledge in budget forecasting - Experience with variance analysis 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 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. © 2025 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) .