Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a permanent role at Robert Half, located in Anderson, SC. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This role is crucial for supporting planning, reporting, and performance analysis for a growing organization, by turning financial data into clear business insights and improving reporting processes. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial activities and strengthen overall financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person, Anderson, SC

• Mission: Support planning, reporting, and performance analysis, strengthening financial operations for a growing organization.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel skills, corporate consolidation tools, Power BI (preferred), enterprise financial systems (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Platform Management: Manage and support the financial reporting platform used by multiple departments, ensuring reliable performance and consistent reporting outputs.
• Data Accuracy: Work closely with business partners and finance stakeholders to review allocation methods and confirm the accuracy of financial data.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluate month-end results and forecast changes, then summarize key drivers and business impacts for finance leadership.
• Reporting Submission: Prepare and submit financial information into corporate consolidation tools in support of enterprise reporting requirements.
• Leadership Reporting: Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages for senior finance leaders to use during close and forecast discussions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a large corporate environment, including variance review, financial analysis, and interpreting trends in complex data sets.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills (formulas, data analysis, Pivot Tables), strong organizational and time management skills, clear written and verbal communication skills, self-directed, detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Bonus: Experience with Power BI, project leadership, global manufacturing environments, or enterprise financial systems.