Financial Planning & Analysis Representative

Our client is Financial Planning & Analysis Representative seeking to join their team. 

Financial Planning & Analysis Representative
Remote
Contract
Pay rate: $26/hr on w2

Must-Have skills for the role: 1) Accounting operations 2) Financial analysis 3) Public accounting/audit
Nice-to-have skills: Financial accounting controls, Full-cycle book keeping, GL management
Years of experience needed: 5+

Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with cross-functional department heads to develop accurate financial targets.
• Perform comprehensive budget-vs-actual variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models to support strategic decision-making and operational planning.
• Prepare and present executive-level financial reports, including Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
• Manage and execute the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee full-cycle books of accounts and ensure strict adherence to accrual-based accounting principles.
• Conduct complex account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance to guarantee data integrity across all financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve internal financial controls.
• Audit, Compliance & Reporting
• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, supporting both statutory and tax audits by preparing required documentation and schedules.
• Ensure all financial reporting and accounting operations maintain strict compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Apply Management Accounting best practices to align financial reporting with overall business strategy and operational goals
• Qualifications & Requirements
• Certifications: Active U.S. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is highly preferred/required.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping, GL management, and accrual accounting.
• Strong proficiency in budget development, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience managing month-end close procedures and preparing complete financial statements.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex accounting data into strategic business recommendations. Excellent communication skills for liaising with auditors and non-finance stakeholders.

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.