Financial Analyst

Now hiring Financial Analyst Location: Plano, TX Pay Rate: $49.00 per hour Day Shift: 9 AM-5 PM Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances located in Plano, TX. Financial Analyst | Top Skills Financial analysis | Budget forecasting | P&L Management Financial Analyst Summary: The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients. Financial Analyst Responsibilities: Analyze and evaluate marketing programs and develop & recommend improvements by the team based on the product growth plan, profit and ROI/KPI analysis, historical performance data, and the company’s strategic initiatives. Work with cross-functional teams to plan marketing and promotion spend allocation to validate ROI and alignment with company and strategic goals. Institute improvements for MDF management across the organization, including data housing, communication, and variance management. Consolidate bottoms-up MDF forecasts for both monthly target planning and annual management planning by account and by category. Analyze historical marketing programs’ performance to identify areas of improvement and innovation. Prepare and deliver regular data-driven insights on marketing programs to the internal stakeholders. Manage and publish daily, bi-weekly, and monthly MDF reporting, budget status, forecast accuracy, financial metrics by category, and channel spend analysis. Analyze strategic initiative programs based on profit and ROI analysis and provide recommendations to leadership. Financial Analyst Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field. 3+ years of relevant, progressive experience. Very strong business analytical skills, financial acumen, and budget management know-how are required. A proven self-starter and a highly motivated individual with a strong ability to aggregate and consolidate from disparate data sources not readily available or stored. Experience with managing and tracking budgets. Experience with developing financial and operational analyses and presenting information to management. Strong financial and general accounting knowledge. Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills, familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems. Financial Analyst Preferred Qualifications: Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking. Ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and the reporting of financial data. Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations as related to accounting. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software. Financial Analyst Benefits Offerings Include: Medical Dental Vision 401k Paid Time Off, + more! #J-18808-Ljbffr