Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Durham, NC

Payrate: $44/hour/W2
Shift/Schedule: Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Duration: 13 Weeks (+extension)

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Experience

• 4 5 years of experience in Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, or a related finance field.
• Experience with budget management, expense reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cost analysis, and budget variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas.
• Experience working with multiple cost centers and financial data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with less than 10 years of experience are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the financial integration of approximately 450 cost centers and 200+ programs across 18 departments.
• Prepare, monitor, and analyze operational and capital budgets.
• Review and reconcile financial transactions, expenses, and budget variances.
• Prepare financial statements, statistical reports, cost analyses, and other financial reports.
• Monitor budget expenditures and provide recommendations on financial trends and variances.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of financial reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with financial managers, department leaders, and administrative staff to resolve financial issues.
• Support cost allocation processes and financial planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze and present financial data.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and special finance projects.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and procedures.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.