Financial Analyst (Contract - 6 Months)

Coherent • Saxonburg, CT

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About The Position

Key Responsibilities Compile, validate, and organize financial and operational data to support project-based analyses Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules to enable informed decision-making Assist in the development and maintenance of costing sheets for products, projects, or operational initiatives Support return on investment (ROI) analyses for capital expenditures, including new equipment and process improvements Provide analytical and reporting support aligned with Controller-level responsibilities, including variance analysis and performance tracking Collaborate cross-functionally to gather inputs and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data Identify opportunities for process improvements in reporting, data management, and analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with financial reporting and modeling
• Solid understanding of cost analysis, budgeting, and ROI methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile, validate, and organize financial and operational data to support project-based analyses
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules to enable informed decision-making
• Assist in the development and maintenance of costing sheets for products, projects, or operational initiatives
• Support return on investment (ROI) analyses for capital expenditures, including new equipment and process improvements
• Provide analytical and reporting support aligned with Controller-level responsibilities, including variance analysis and performance tracking
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather inputs and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in reporting, data management, and analysis

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees