[Hiring] Financial Analyst @The Andersen Agency

Role Description

The Financial Analyst & Controls Consultant will support the Internal Strategy & Development organization within the company, which serves as the consulting arm. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting, controls, and business analysis for a global organization.

• Manage financial performance by supporting reporting cycles.
• Maintain forecasting models.
• Analyze cost drivers.
• Deliver actionable business insights.
• Exposure to worldwide financial operations, including full P&L management and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related financial discipline required.
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline preferred.
• Strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Experience supporting complex business operations and financial planning processes.
• Experience building and maintaining resource and cost models.
• Experience managing financial reporting cycles and month-end deliverables.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Financial modeling
  • Forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Advanced Excel analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to support the full contract duration, including at least 18 months of commitment.
• Located within the Redmond, WA area or willing to attend occasional monthly team meetings.

Benefits

• Opportunity to support the company's global ISD finance organization.
• Exposure to worldwide financial operations and reporting.
• Hands-on ownership of P&L and COGS analysis.
• High-visibility role supporting business decision-making and financial strategy.
• Opportunity to work with advanced Microsoft technologies and AI-enabled tools.
• Remote-first environment with collaboration opportunities through occasional team meetups.
• Direct impact on financial planning, forecasting, and business performance at a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance financial forecasting models.
  • Support monthly forecasting and outlook processes.
  • Analyze business performance and financial trends to provide actionable recommendations.
  • Produce forecasts related to revenue, expenses, investments, and resource planning.
• Reporting & Financial Controls
  • Load, refresh, and validate monthly COGS and revenue reports.
  • Prepare and distribute month-end financial reporting templates.
  • Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports for business stakeholders.
  • Maintain business snapshots and financial outlook reports highlighting key cost drivers.
• Resource & Business Modeling
  • Update and maintain resource allocation models.
  • Analyze workforce mix, utilization trends, and business performance metrics.
  • Support strategic planning activities through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Analysis & Communication
  • Gather, interpret, and communicate financial information to stakeholders.
  • Create spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and financial presentations.
  • Present financial insights clearly to leadership and business partners.
  • Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from the finance organization.