Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $45.00hr - $50.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for a department, business unit, or enterprise function.
• Experience tracking and analyzing financial variances and performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor operational and project-related expenditures against approved budgets.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles.
• Analyze budget utilization and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Track actual spend versus budget and forecast.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Identify financial risks, trends, and cost drivers impacting business performance.
• Develop financial models to support investment and resource decisions.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review.
• Generate monthly financial outlooks and projections.
• Support financial close activities and reconcile financial data.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information across reporting systems.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, resource costs, and capital/operational expenditures.
• Collaborate with project managers to track financial performance and forecast project spending.
• Support business case development, ROI analysis, and investment planning initiatives.
• Work directly with senior leaders, portfolio managers, and department heads to understand financial performance and business priorities.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support decision-making.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Drive accountability through regular financial reviews and governance meetings.
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes and forecasting methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, controls, and audit requirements.
• Support automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance industry.
• Experience supporting IT, Operations, or Project Portfolio financial management.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableu, or advanced reporting tools.

Skills:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Budgeting & Forecasting.
• Financial Reporting.
• Financial Statements.
• Variance Analysis.
• Spend Management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Financial Modeling.
• Data Analysis.
• Corporate Finance.
• Accounting Principles.
• Project Financial Management.
• SAP.
• Oracle.
• Hyperion.
• Workday.
• Stakeholder Management.
• ROI Analysis.
• Business Case Development.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Analysis, Accounting, or Corporate Finance.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities