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Robert Half
Sr. 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
$90,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, product costing, and performance analysis for the business in Easton, Pennsylvania. This role partners closely with teams across product development, operations, sales, and marketing to deliver insights that guide profitability and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with product development teams to evaluate pricing, margin, and cost assumptions so new offerings align with financial targets.
- Serve as the finance representative on cross-functional initiatives related to product launches, operational planning, and commercial activities.
- Develop customized financial models, forecasts, presentations, and decision-support materials for leadership and business partners.
- Monitor business performance by reviewing spending, product costs, labor expenses, capital usage, and overall profit and loss results.
- Produce recurring financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, highlighting trends, risks, and areas requiring action.
- Assist with period-end close activities to help ensure reporting is completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with company standards.
- Investigate budget-to-actual variances and prepare clear explanations for stakeholders, including marketing and business leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and quantify the financial impact of savings initiatives.
- Prepare financial support and analysis for capital funding requests and other strategic investment proposals.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
- At least 4 years of finance experience in analytical or business support roles.
- Demonstrated strength in financial analysis, modeling, and variance investigation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software used for reporting, presentations, and data analysis.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, and standard control concepts.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to varied audiences.
- Effective collaboration and relationship-building skills in cross-functional business environments.
- Experience handling ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and data-driven problem solving.