Job Title: Financial Analyst

Position Type: Contract

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Pay rate: $30/hr on W2

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of Position With limited supervision, the financial analyst is responsible for compiling and preparing financial reports (monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates, and ten-year plan); providing meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods; and is the liaison to Operations' region management and budget coordinators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaison with various region and department management and staff and finance and accounting staff.
• Compile and prepare financial reports: reporting cycles include monthly forecasts, quarterly current estimates and developing a ten-year financial plan each year.
• Liaison with field administrative analysts for analysis as needed.
• Provide meaningful and concise variance analysis of actual performance compared to plans, forecasts and prior periods.
• Perform special projects and analysis as required.
• Provide technical input to assist in the development of project planning.
• Develop profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements, manage accounts receivable for independent profit centers and develop recommendations for cash flow and profit improvements.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)

• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the actual targets.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the Company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding Company information.
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years' experience in financial accounting, financial planning, finance, public accounting, or other related experience.
• Good understanding of accounting financial statements to facilitate modeling. Excellent Excel skills needed for financial modeling.
• Working knowledge of Access, Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Ability to ascertain how a transaction affects all areas of financial statements. Ability to function well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including the ability to interact well with all levels of management and team members.
• Periodic overtime will be required, especially during the planning process, current estimate or during other critical times.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.