Financial Analyst

Description Robert Half is looking for a skilled Financial Accounting Analyst to join our manufacturing client near Waterloo, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and contributing to the organization's overall financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, budgeting, and capital management within manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze and interpret variances in financial performance, providing actionable insights.
• Oversee capital management processes to optimize resource allocation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to monitor and manage cost accounting activities.
• Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and planning efforts.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial processes and systems.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for management and stakeholders. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting, preferably in the food and food processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and capital management.
• Proficiency in accounting functions and month-end close processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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