Sr. Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst Robert Half - 3.9 Ankeny, IA Job Details $85,000 - $95,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Data visualization software proficiency Financial model construction Financial model development Research Bachelor's degree Accounting and finance experience Data validation Data analytics tools Cross-functional communication Full Job Description We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing organization in Iowa. This position is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong analytical thinking with advanced data skills to deliver meaningful business insights. The role partners closely with finance and operations leaders to evaluate performance, improve reporting accuracy, and support planning decisions across the business.

Responsibilities:

Analyze monthly financial results across multiple sites and translate findings into clear performance insights for leadership. Research significant fluctuations in revenue, costs, and margins, then prepare explanations and recommendations for management review. Oversee reporting and analytics platforms, ensuring dashboards and related tools remain reliable, accurate, and useful for business users. Review underlying data for completeness and consistency to help identify operational trends and opportunities for efficiency improvements. Provide managers with KPI reporting, ad hoc analysis, and decision-support metrics that guide day-to-day and strategic planning. Contribute to the annual budgeting process by assisting with forecasts, assumptions, and financial planning models. Work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to assess profitability, evaluate customer pricing, and support special analytical projects. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, reporting, or corporate finance. Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis, financial modeling, and ad hoc business analysis. Strong experience using Power BI or Tableau to build reports, visualize trends, and support decision-making. Solid understanding of data validation practices and the ability to work with large datasets accurately. Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial findings to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .