Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a service-focused organization in Strongsville, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will turn sales, operational, and financial information into clear reporting and actionable insight that supports leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the confidence to work across teams to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and business performance visibility.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of sales and operational data, ensuring critical records are properly maintained and reliable for reporting.
• Partner with sales, finance, and operations teams to resolve data issues, follow up on gaps, and reinforce accountability for high-quality system information.
• Create and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and scorecards that provide leadership with visibility into pipeline activity, forecasts, customer trends, and business performance.
• Compare sales and operational results with financial outcomes, investigate variances, and help explain key drivers affecting revenue, margin, and forecast results.
• Support the preparation of regular financial reporting packages by validating figures across systems and confirming information is presentation-ready for leadership review.
• Develop executive-level presentations that translate detailed data into concise visuals, summaries, and business insights for operational and strategic discussions.
• Combine information from multiple business platforms to identify patterns, risks, anomalies, and opportunities, while delivering ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Evaluate existing workflows and introduce process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort and increase reporting efficiency.
• Document reporting standards, governance practices, and repeatable procedures to strengthen consistency and long-term data management discipline.• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and performance measurement within a business environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc analytical work.
• Proficiency in working with large datasets and applying data mining techniques to uncover trends and business insights.
• Ability to build dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that communicate complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• High attention to detail with the ability to reconcile information across multiple systems and identify discrepancies quickly.
• Strong organizational skills, persistence in issue resolution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.