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Robert Half
Financial Analyst
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What they do
A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$84,990 / year median in Ohio
-2% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a service-focused organization in Strongsville, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will turn sales, operational, and financial information into clear reporting and actionable insight that supports leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the confidence to work across teams to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and business performance visibility.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of sales and operational data, ensuring critical records are properly maintained and reliable for reporting.
- Partner with sales, finance, and operations teams to resolve data issues, follow up on gaps, and reinforce accountability for high-quality system information.
- Create and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and scorecards that provide leadership with visibility into pipeline activity, forecasts, customer trends, and business performance.
- Compare sales and operational results with financial outcomes, investigate variances, and help explain key drivers affecting revenue, margin, and forecast results.
- Support the preparation of regular financial reporting packages by validating figures across systems and confirming information is presentation-ready for leadership review.
- Develop executive-level presentations that translate detailed data into concise visuals, summaries, and business insights for operational and strategic discussions.
- Combine information from multiple business platforms to identify patterns, risks, anomalies, and opportunities, while delivering ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Evaluate existing workflows and introduce process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual effort and increase reporting efficiency.
- Document reporting standards, governance practices, and repeatable procedures to strengthen consistency and long-term data management discipline.