Financial Analyst I

Financial Analyst – Tampa, FL – 6+ months contract to hire – Pay range: $35–$36/hr on W2 Our Fortune 500 client (one of the world’s largest cosmetics companies) is looking for a hardworking, motivated financial analyst to join their innovative team. This position requires collaboration with multiple teams and onsite work. Responsibilities Execute and monitor recurring financial reports from SAP to capture real‑time Actuals and Commitments. Convert raw SAP exports (Actuals & Commitments) into optimized formats and manage the SharePoint data repository to ensure seamless ingestion by Power BI. Validate data accuracy during the ETL process, performing rigorous quality checks to ensure Power BI dashboards reflect reliable and precise financial performance. Bridge the gap between data and finance by leveraging advanced Excel techniques to deliver highly accurate, precise month‑end reconciliations under tight close deadlines. Identify workflow efficiencies, streamline data processes, and update standard operating procedures to maintain agility as ways of working and business needs evolve. Maintain the data flow required to provide Budget Owners and leadership with the transparency needed to manage investments effectively. Proactively coordinate with the Global Data Team to ensure pipeline stability and report availability. Partner with the Master Data Team to align on financial references, ensuring that SAP hierarchies and mappings are correctly reflected in Power BI reporting. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. 3+ years of professional experience in corporate finance, financial analysis, or an accounting analytical role. Advanced‑to‑expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables). Strong understanding of fundamental accounting/finance principles (Actuals, Commitments, reconciliations). Exceptional ability to manage, interpret, and troubleshoot logic within large, complex financial datasets while maintaining total data integrity. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage tight turnaround times, and self‑motivate to solve complex financial system discrepancies. Strong multi‑tasking skills with the ability to prioritize requests effectively. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear financial narratives for cross‑functional business partners. Self‑motivated individual contributor and strong team player. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft components: Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Experience or familiarity with SAP S/4 Hana. Experience or familiarity with Power BI. #J-18808-Ljbffr