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BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated for Financial Analyst opportunity in Redmond WA
Position Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Fully Remote
Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Job Type: Contract and Remote
Pay Range: $50/hr. - $55/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Requirements:
Typical Day in the Role:
Ability to juggle multiple differently structured cubes and data lakes; experience with Advanced Excel esp. PowerPivot, Power Query, DAX formulas, PowerBI Desktop etc.
Working with various sources to pull data in real time: e.g. Mercury, MS Sales, KPI Lake, AzHR, MS People, PnL Cube and others (MS Cubes experience is a Plus)
* Purpose of the Team: This team is a part of MCAPS and sits in Redmond, WA mainly. This team handles resource planning for the organization which includes deciding how many people should be resourced in different parts of the business so the team can enable right strategies for the different solution areas across different geographies.
* Key projects: This role will contribute to leading the WW blueprint conversation across different stakeholders and business teams. This contractor will be responsible for connecting the data from these blueprint conversations and converting it into different data reports and dashboards.
* Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: 40% data pulling 20% report building 20% data analysis 10% meetings/communication
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition:
* What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to be a part of the largest salesforce in the world
* Unique Selling Points: This role allows you to expand your knowledge and understanding of data points and analytics and provide a real contribution to the team's future planning and blueprints.
Candidate Requirements:
* Years of Experience Required: 5-10 overall years of experience in the field.
* Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in finance, technical or engineering is required for this role.
* Disqualifiers: N/A
* Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain all hard skill requirements. This role is very technical heavy - the tech knowledge is a MUST
* Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work and feedback from the team.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience:
1. Minimum 5 years' experience with Working with various sources to pull data in real time: e.g. Mercury, MSSales, KPI Lake, AzHR, MS People, PnL Cube and others.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience with Ability to juggle multiple differently structured cubes and data lakes; experience with Advanced Excel esp. PowerPivot, PowerQuery, DAX formulas, PowerBI Desktop etc.
3. Minimum 5 years' experience with Exceptional attention to detail and ability to fully own models, including continued maintenance and implementation of required improvements based on feedback
Hard Skills Assessments
* Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: SEPTEMBER 20 (FRI) AND 23 (MON)
* Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 1 interview with sponsor and 1 interview with sponsor's colleague.
* Required Candidate Preparation: PREPARE TO BE ASKED TO DO A LIVE DATA ASSESMENT
Summary:
The main functions of a financial analyst are to gather and analyze financial information; will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. A typical financial analyst is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.
Job Responsibilities:
* Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports.
* Analyze financial information to produce forecast of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions.
* Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability and future trends in investment risks.
* Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
Skills:
* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
* Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
* Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
* Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
* Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related financial software.
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. An advanced degree in financial discipline is preferred.
* 5-7 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229270 when responding to this ad.
