Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst / Business Analyst: (Candidate should be residing in New Jersey)

Job Location: Salem, NJ 08079: (2–3 days per week onsite)

Job Duration: 30 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $42 to $50/hr. on w2

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Perform financial analysis of SAP cost data and extract, clean, prepare, validate, and analyze data for business reporting and decision-making.

• Support monthly financial close activities, financial budgeting, and Long-Range Planning (LRP).

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models and integrative reports using advanced Excel functions and/or data-query tools.

• Translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations while supporting multiple projects and priorities.

• Collaborate with associates and management by presenting financial information and developing creative business solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Extract, clean, integrate, summarize, validate, and analyze cost data from SAP and other systems using Excel and/or Access.

• Support monthly close activities and financial budget/LRP planning while developing and maintaining dynamic financial models for budgeting and reporting.

• Manipulate and data-mine complex financial information and translate findings into business recommendations and decision inputs.

• Design and maintain integrative financial reports using advanced Excel functions and data-query driven tools.

• Manage multiple projects, prioritize activities, communicate financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders, and support an inclusive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience performing related business/financial analysis functions with minimal managerial oversight.

• Strong experience with SAP, specifically SAP FI/CO, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Access.

• Strong technical financial and managerial accounting knowledge, including general accounting practices and financial systems.

• Demonstrated ability to develop financial models, analyze complex financial data, and prepare reports for budgeting and financial reporting.

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, communication, presentation, project management, and problem-solving skills. CPA, CMA, MBA, or another advanced degree is preferred..