Financial Analyst I

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Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Financial Analyst I in Seattle, WA. Key Tasks:

• Financial Analyst will support internal customer groups and controller in all finance and accounting matters including budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking and control
• Work with the functional leaders and other finance partners to build scalable financial processes and business metrics
• Provide financial and business analysis to site leaders and business partners including cost-saving and process improvement recommendations
• As a Financial Analyst, you will assist in strategic operational planning process addressing identified risks and opportunities for business team
• Write systems queries to gather finance data and perform data mining and analysis using tools including MS Excel, Cognos/Essbase and SQL

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 0-2 years of relevant finance experience
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced analytical skills and an ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving
• Advanced Excel and analysis skills
• Experience with Cognos and SQL is a strong plus
• Strong interpersonal skills - including written and oral communication skills
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with large volumes of complex data and presenting their findings to senior management

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.