Financial Analyst

Financial AnalystLocation: Albany, NY 12203 Pay Rate: $55.00/hour (W-2) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 40 Hours per Week Work Arrangement: Onsite during training (Local candidates strongly preferred) Interview Process: VirtualPosition OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst III to join their finance team in Albany, NY. In this role, you'll support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and operational finance initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing and/or research and development environment.This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with complex financial data, developing strategic insights, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive informed business decisions. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced financial systems experience, and a passion for improving financial performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, interpret, and implement financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and control processes.Analyze current and projected financial performance to support strategic business initiatives.Prepare and maintain financial models, forecasts, reports, and performance analyses.Evaluate and provide recommendations related to: Annual budgets and financial planningForecasting and resource allocationOperating trends and business performanceAcquisition and investment opportunitiesConduct financial and economic analyses, including: Return on investment (ROI)Depreciation analysisWorking capital managementInvestment performanceFinancial impacts of regulatory and governmental requirementsPartner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting, planning, and operational performance.Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities using enterprise financial systems.Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.Minimum 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience.Proven experience with: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)BudgetingForecastingFinancial reporting and analysisAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience with enterprise financial systems, including: SAP (Finance Module)Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management / Financial Planning)WorkdayStrong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Accounting preferred.5+ years of finance or accounting experience within a manufacturing and/or research & development (R&D) environment.Experience partnering with operational leaders in manufacturing, engineering, or research organizations.Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.Additional InformationLocal candidates are strongly preferred due to the onsite training requirement.Standard schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.Virtual interviews will be conducted as part of the hiring process.Why Join This Opportunity?Competitive pay at $55.00 per hour (W-2)Gain experience supporting strategic financial initiatives within a collaborative environmentWork alongside cross-functional business leaders and decision-makersOpportunity to apply advanced financial analysis and planning skills in a high-impact roleBuild valuable experience with leading enterprise financial systems, including SAP, Oracle EPM, and Workday