Sr. Financial Analyst

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role involves advanced professional work in the development, implementation, and management of financial, accounting, budgeting, and investment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced level financial analysis to assist with the development, preparation, and monitoring of complex operating budgets and capital improvement project requests.
• Develop and monitor an investment policy for the organization.
• Administer financial accounting system and analyze property tax accounts.
• Interpret complex financial and statistical data to determine the costs of positions, programs, grants, labor contracts, interdepartmental charges, or department operations.
• Use report writing tools for the analysis, modeling, development, and monitoring of departmental operating budgets and program analysis.
• Evaluate financial programs and project operations to assess future budget funding needs.
• Coordinate, review, and record complex accounting, budget, or investment transactions; allocate to designated accounts and funds.
• Develop and manage the organization's long-range financial plan based on modeling of current and projected economic and financial trends, capital projects, and operating impacts.
• Monitor the organization's key statistical monitoring indicators including financial performance and economic environment.
• Monitor the execution of operating or replacement fund budgets, investigate variances from projected expenditures or revenues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Implement, review, and maintain detailed financial reports and computerized systems for proper implementation of financial procedures. • Must hold a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Financial Analyst.
• Possess expertise in Business systems.
• Proficiency in Accounting Functions is mandatory.
• Experience in Auditing is essential.
• Should have a deep understanding of Budget Processes.
• Knowledge of Capital Management is required.
• Experience in Treasury and Treasury Management is a must.
• Must have the ability to conduct Cash Flow Analysis and Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Familiarity with Annual Audited Financial Statements is necessary.
• Candidates should hold a degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are expected.
• A proven track record of financial modeling and analysis is required.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and legislation is preferred.