Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst III
Location: Albany, NY 12203
Job Type: Contract (W-2)
Pay Rate: $55 Per Hour W2
Category: Accounting / Finance
Duration: 06/22/2026 - 12/18/2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Onsite during training; local candidates strongly preferred
Interview Process: Virtual

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst III to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and operational finance initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing and/or research and development environment. This position will play a key role in evaluating financial performance, preparing forecasts, and providing strategic recommendations to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, advanced financial systems experience, and the ability to transform complex financial data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts related to financial planning, analysis, and control activities.
• Perform technical analyses to evaluate current and future financial performance.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations related to:
  
  
  • Financial plans and budgets
  • Acquisition activities
  • Forecasting and future resource requirements
  • Operating forecasts and business trends
• Prepare and maintain financial models, reports, and analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Conduct economic research and studies involving:
  
  
  • Rates of return
  • Depreciation analyses
  • Working capital requirements
  • Investment opportunities and performance
  • Financial impacts of governmental requirements and regulations
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
• Utilize financial systems and planning tools to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related finance discipline required.
• Minimum 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Financial reporting and analysis tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience using enterprise financial systems, including:
  
  
  • SAP (Finance Module)
  • Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management / Financial Planning)
  • Workday
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of finance/accounting experience within a manufacturing and/or R&D environment highly desirable.
• Experience supporting operational leaders in manufacturing, engineering, or research organizations.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into meaningful business recommendations.

Additional Information

• Candidates should be local to the Albany, NY area, as there is an expectation to work onsite Monday through Friday during the training period.
• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Virtual interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.