Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Hazelwood, Missouri .

Overview

This role is responsible for providing support for the brands commercial expenses, including monthly financial close, accruals, forecasting, and reporting. The position involves assisting with financial information requests, ensuring timely completion, and reviewing actual results for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the profit and loss statement and balance sheet forecasts and budgets
• Manage quarterly headcount and payroll forecast processes with departmental leaders, human resources, and financial planning and analysis team members
• Support brands commercial expenses in reviewing and reporting actual results during monthly financial close
• Develop strong relationships with department leads
• Approve purchase order coding and maintain commitment logs for accrual entries
• Participate in the review of actual results each month and analyze results versus forecast, budget, and prior year for internal stakeholders
• Provide accurate and timely responses to internal auditor requests
• Assist with ad hoc projects or requests for financial information
• Provide business support and advice emphasizing financial accountability and controls
• Train non-financial business partners on financial terminology and concepts
• Load, reconcile, and prepare supporting documentation for monthly and quarterly forecast updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with GAAP, financial planning, accounting, and financial systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and onestream or hyperion systems
• Strong accounting, analytical, and financial skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent time management, organizational, and planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret data and provide sound business recommendations
• Ability to multi-task and work virtually

#ZR \nCompany Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Company Description

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. \r\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. \r\n\r\nTalascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation