Sr. Financial Systems Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Systems Analyst to support high-impact financial planning and analytical work for an energy and natural resources organization in Dallas, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial data into clear business insights and provide sound guidance on accounting-related outcomes. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and comfort working with large data sets and financial systems in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 12-month contract assignment.

Hybrid work schedule: (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) Dallas, TX

Senior Financial Systems Analyst (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed financial analysis to evaluate performance, trends, and key business drivers across operational and strategic areas.

• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and management decision-making.

• Investigate budget-to-actual results and explain material variances with clear, actionable recommendations.

• Perform ad hoc analysis for leadership by gathering, validating, and interpreting data from multiple financial sources.

• Use data mining techniques and structured queries to identify patterns, resolve discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.

• Support financial activities tied to system implementation efforts, including analysis of accounting impacts and downstream reporting considerations.

• Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into meaningful financial insights and reporting outputs.

• Leverage tools such as Oracle Hyperion Essbase and SQL to extract, organize, and analyze financial information efficiently.

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated strength in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc business analysis.
• Hands-on experience working with large data sets and applying data mining techniques to financial information.
• Proficiency with SQL for querying, validating, and analyzing data.
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Essbase; familiarity with enterprise financial systems is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to assess financial and reporting impacts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings clearly to business partners and leadership.