Principal Financial Analyst

Robert Half - Juno Beach, FL

Full-time - Senior

Juno Beach, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Principal Financial Analyst position at Robert Half is a contract role focused on managing financial analysis within the regulated utility industry. The analyst will provide strategic insights to support decision-making and financial planning, ensuring financial integrity during month-end close and budget processes, while also contributing to regulatory compliance and operational cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic insights to steer decision-making and financial planning through rigorous financial analysis.
• Analyze and interpret the company's financial structure, profitability, and competitive position using appropriate analytical methods and forecasting models.
• Play a key role in the month-end close and forecast/budget processes to ensure financial integrity.
• Support the execution of various projects by providing in-depth financial impact analysis on capital expenditure investments.
• Enhance operational cost effectiveness and process improvements through financial analysis expertise.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance by conducting financial analyses as demanded by management or regulatory bodies.
• Provide financial analysis support and training to various company departments requiring these services.
• Prepare and present detailed financial information to stakeholders at various levels using tools such as PowerPoint presentations.
• Use expertise in business systems and data mining techniques to improve report processes and create meaningful dashboard metrics.
• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI to manage accounting functions and perform ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a related role
• Proficiency in Business Systems
• Expertise in Data Mining Techniques
• Familiarity with the software 'About Time'
• Strong understanding of Accounting Functions
• Experience in Auditing
• Knowledge of Budget Processes
• Skilled in Capital Management
• Proven experience in Forecasting & Modeling
• Ability to perform Ad Hoc Reporting
• Experience in creating Dashboards
• Understanding of Dashboard Metrics and Reporting Dashboards
• Ability to maximize efficiency in financial operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Power BI for data analysis and visualization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan