Financial Analyst III

We are looking for a Financial Analyst III to support financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis for a team based in Bellevue, Washington. This role is a Long-term Contract position and is well suited for someone who combines strong analytical judgment with excellent communication skills to guide business decisions. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate performance, build forecasts, and deliver clear insights that improve financial and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities:
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and budget analyses to support planning cycles and business decision-making.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that track expenses, key metrics, and performance trends for stakeholders.
• Analyze variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, then explain drivers and recommend next steps.
• Partner with operational and business teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and align financial plans with business objectives.
• Use Microsoft Excel and SQL to organize data, perform detailed analysis, and produce actionable reporting.
• Monitor expense activity and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall process performance.
• Translate complex financial findings into clear updates and presentations for management and cross-functional partners.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts that strengthen reporting quality, forecasting reliability, and decision support.
• Support analysis related to service or call center operations by evaluating trends, productivity measures, and cost performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance review within a business environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building models, working with large datasets, and summarizing results.
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying data and supporting financial or operational reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced setting.
• Solid business analysis skills with attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience preparing ad hoc analyses, metric reporting, and expense reporting for management audiences.
• Background supporting operational finance, customer-facing organizations, or call center environments is a plus.

Compensation

$50.00-$55.00 Hourly

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