Financial Analyst

Job ID
134443
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$50 - $57 an hour
Location
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Overview

The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information, conducting quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. The role involves analyzing and communicating financial data to clients, supporting budget management, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses, that summarize and forecast the organization's financial position.
  • Prepare special reports required by regulatory authorities.
  • Direct the organization's budgets to meet its financial goals.
  • Oversee the investment of funds, manage associated risks, and supervise cash management activities.
  • Execute capital-raising strategies to support expansion.
  • Oversee the firm's issuance of credit, establish credit-rating criteria, determine credit ceilings, and monitor collections of past-due accounts.
  • Support budget management for departments, assist with annual budget submissions, coordinate project approvals, and monitor budget vs. actual performance.
  • Prepare monthly reporting packages, pull data from ERP systems, update forecasts, and handle ad-hoc financial analysis projects.
  • Perform vendor PO reconciliations and ensure timely invoicing and closure of POs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and data analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and analyze business trends.
  • Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
  • Experience with financial software and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.

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.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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