Role:                                            Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Systems & FP&A

Work Location:                            onsite M-F  

Number of Positions:                1

Position Type:                            Long term contract with potential to convert to permanent

Company Description:               Transportation

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NO THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED – DIRECT W2 OR 1099 CONSULTANTS ONLY

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst supports enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and systems optimization. This role serves as a bridge between Finance and IT, ensuring accurate, efficient, and strategic use of financial systems and data to drive decision-making.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Lead the development and enhancement of financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses –

·      Manage budgeting processes, variance analysis, and monthly/quarterly reporting

·      Serve as subject matter expert on financial systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft, Quickbase, Power BI, or equivalent tools

·      Partner with IT and finance teams to identify and implement financial system improvements

·      Ensure data integrity, standardization, and system compliance across financial platforms

·      Support capital project analysis, resource planning, and performance dashboards

·      Drive financial transformation initiatives, including automation and process optimization

·      Train and support end users on financial reporting tools and system workflows

·      Develop ad hoc reports and dashboards for executive and operational leadership

·      Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into financial system configurations

Required Skills and Experience:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS, or a related field

·      5+ years of experience in FP&A, financial systems, or a related analytical role

·      Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

·      Proven experience building and maintaining financial models and dashboards

·      Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills

·      Strong knowledge of GASB, budgeting principles, and capital vs. operating expense classifications

·      Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage deadlines

·      Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

·      Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or MIS

·      Experience working in public sector or enterprise fund environments

·      Familiarity with project portfolio management (PPM) tools

·      Experience with financial system implementations, upgrades, or transformations

·      Knowledge of data governance and system integration best practices