Financial Analyst III

VARITE is looking for qualified Financial Analyst III in West Hills, CA.
 
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.
 
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Financial Analyst III
Location: West Hills, CA
Contract Duration: 12 months (Potential to convert into a full-time)
Pay Rate Range: $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: Only USC or GC
Monday-Friday- 8am-5pm (could be flexible) 40 hour week. 100% on Site.
 
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost analysis, profitability analysis, and trend analysis. Identify key drivers of financial performance and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts. Collaborate with partners to gather relevant data and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial projections.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial documents. Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.
• Workflow and Operational Efficiency: Find opportunities for improvement in execution and cost reduction. Analyze operational data to optimize resource allocation and streamline workflows.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making. Evaluate the financial impact of various initiatives and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Performance Measurements: Define and track key performance indicators (critical metrics) to measure the financial health and operational performance of the organization. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor and communicate performance results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with team members across departments to gather financial data, understand business operations, and provide financial insights. Support management in making informed decisions and driving operational excellence.

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting.
• 3+ years of strong analytical experience in financial planning and business analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization.
• Can-do attitude and ability to positively implement change.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills.
• Possess the ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and solve business problems while operating as part of a larger team.

Skills that will help you excel:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong analytical or financial modeling skills
• Experience and/or ability to learn and use PLN, HFM, SAP, SQL or similar tools
• Comfortable with large and complex data and with communicating findings to senior management
• Fluency of standard finance systems (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, CMR, SAP, SQL, Smartview)
• Proactively find opportunities for change, operational improvement, and system enhancements
• Excel experience is preferred (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

 
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.