Description and Requirements
Work Location: Hybrid, 1-2 days
Position Type: 6‑month contract
Location: Mountain View, CA
Compensation Range: $80–$82 per hour
Our Fortune 500 client is seeking a Financial Analyst. In this role, you will analyze financial performance by collecting, monitoring, and studying data, then recommending actions to support business decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions
- Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
- Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
- Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.
- Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
- Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Desktop accounting, FP&A. Accrual accounting experience
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently
- Attention to details and ability to synthesize large volumes of data into insightful recommendations
- Exceptional track record of self-motivation, prioritization, initiative, and integrity
- Strong written and oral communication skills