Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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Robert Half is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst to support budgeting, reimbursement, and financial reporting activities for an organization in Claremont, New Hampshire. This role plays a key part in analyzing operating results, preparing regulatory and management reporting, and helping leaders make informed financial decisions. The ideal Entry Level Financial Analyst candidate brings finance knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex reporting requirements with accuracy and timeliness. This role is willing to train someone who is eager, flexible and likes to learn and wants to grow in their career! The Financial Analyst candidate should have Balance Sheet knowledge, Budgeting, P& L, and Debits and Credit knowledge, they will train on the rest!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee budget development and long-range financial planning by using historical results, current trends, and operational data to build meaningful forecasts.

• Compile and analyze financial and statistical data for state and federal reporting, budget submissions, and other external information requests.

• Produce monthly analyses of contractual allowances and accounts receivable activity in alignment with the financial close calendar.

• Partner with department leaders to interpret financial results, explain variances, and recommend practical actions to improve performance.

• Develop and refine financial policies, reporting standards, and workflow practices that strengthen consistency, compliance, and accuracy.

• Support government and external audits by organizing records, responding to requests, and ensuring information is delivered completely and on schedule.

• Apply revenue recognition guidance appropriately and create detailed implementation plans when introducing updated procedures or reporting processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline preferred.

• Prior experience in financial analysis preferred.

• Working knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, variance review, and core financial statements including profit and loss and balance sheets.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems.

• Ability to organize large volumes of information, manage deadlines, and maintain detailed records with a high degree of accuracy.

• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

• Self-directed approach to learning, with the initiative to understand complex reimbursement and reporting processes.