Senior Financial Analyst-R02601

Company: Robert Half
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Robert Half is proud to partner with a premier, rapidly growing client in Milwaukee County to add a forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to their expanding team. This critical role blends hands-on accounting duties with strategic financial planning and analysis (FP& A), supporting corporate functions and providing in-depth financial guidance, particularly in support of Information Technology initiatives. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure high-quality financial reporting and deliver business insights that shape organizational strategy. For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless. Primary Responsibilities: Financial Strategy & Analysis Direct the budget planning and rolling forecast process for various corporate units, especially aligning with IT leadership. Create, update, and analyze financial models to guide cost efficiencies and strategic objectives. Prepare variance and trend reports, recommending targeted actions to leadership. Evaluate financial outcomes and investment returns for IT projects, and monitor ongoing expenditures. Ensure forecast precision by continuously monitoring performance and identifying areas for improvement. Act as a financial consultant to department heads, helping them optimize spend within approved budgets. Accounting Operations & Controls Record and reconcile expense transactions and capital project costs, adhering to both GAAP and company policies. Take charge of monthly and annual closing cycles for assigned business units. Maintain rigorous account reconciliations and documentation to support compliance. Reporting & Decision Support Produce timely, clear financial statements and management reports, highlighting key drivers and explain variances. Monitor IT-related budget allocations, project costs, and business cases, ensuring compliance with corporate approvals. Distill financial data into actionable narratives for leadership teams. Collaboration & Process Improvement Build strong partnerships with both IT and executive leaders to translate operational initiatives into financial impact. Champion enhancements to financial processes and reporting systems, striving for greater speed and accuracy. Support deployment of best practices in budgeting and project cost tracking Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field is required; CPA or MBA is a plus. 5 years of progressive experience across accounting and financial analysis, ideally supporting technology or shared services environments. Advanced knowledge of cost analysis, project costing, and budgeting systems. Mastery of Excel for complex modeling; familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP and OneStream is highly valued. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively across functions. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities within a fast-paced company.

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