Financial Analyst

DescriptionCindy Bradley at Robert Half is actively recruiting for a Financial Analyst to support business performance through insightful reporting, forecasting, and decision-focused analysis for a Oil/Gas client located in WEST Houston, Texas. This position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage both recurring analysis and time-sensitive business requests.Responsibilities:• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to evaluate performance, support planning activities, and guide strategic decisions.• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial analyses that explain results, highlight trends, and identify key business drivers.• Conduct variance reviews by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, then summarize findings for leadership.• Extract, organize, and interpret large data sets using advanced analysis techniques to uncover actionable insights.• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into financial and operational metrics.• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and deliver accurate financial recommendations.• Support reporting and consolidation activities within OneStream while helping improve the consistency and reliability of financial data.• Present analysis in a concise and business-friendly manner to assist leaders with planning, forecasting, and performance management.Requirements• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related field.• Proven ability to create detailed financial models and perform both recurring and ad hoc business analysis.• Strong background in variance analysis, budgeting support, and interpretation of financial results.• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using Power BI for reporting and data visualization.• Familiarity with OneStream or similar financial performance management systems.• Experience applying data mining or data analysis techniques to large and complex financial data sets.• CPA designation is preferred.• Background in public accounting, including audit experience, is highly valued.Job typePerm