Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance analysis for a Contract position based in Detroit, Michigan. This role will focus on interpreting financial results, building analytical models, and delivering timely insights that help guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong quantitative ability, attention to detail, and the confidence to manage both recurring reporting and specialized financial requests.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models that evaluate business performance, forecast outcomes, and support operational planning.
• Examine monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial results to identify trends, explain performance shifts, and highlight risks or opportunities.
• Prepare variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, then communicate key drivers to stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to address urgent business questions, leadership requests, and evolving operational needs.
• Use data mining techniques to extract, organize, and interpret large data sets for reporting and decision support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the accuracy of financial insights.
• Create clear summaries, dashboards, and presentations that translate complex financial findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven experience in financial analysis within a corporate, manufacturing, or similarly complex business environment.
• Strong capability in financial modeling with the ability to turn data into practical business insight.
• Hands-on experience performing variance analysis and explaining key performance drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to complete ad hoc financial analysis under tight timelines.
• Proficiency with data mining techniques and working with large, detailed financial data sets.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.