Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support a leading manufacturing company in Vancouver, Washington. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who enjoys turning complex data into clear business guidance and strengthening planning processes across a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will help improve financial visibility, refine forecasting tools, and provide analysis that supports key decisions for the upcoming fiscal cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Build and refine financial models to assess strategic choices, investment scenarios, and changing business conditions, while highlighting potential financial risks and areas for growth.

• Deliver meaningful reporting and analysis that helps operational and business leaders understand results, evaluate trends, and make well-informed decisions.

• Work closely with budget owners to update forecasts for staffing, production capacity, operating expenses, inventory, and capital needs, supported by detailed variance reviews and practical recommendations.

• Create and enhance reporting dashboards and analytical tools that improve access to data, speed up decision-making, and reduce reliance on manual reporting processes.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of forecasting systems and planning workflows by identifying efficiency gains and serving as a knowledgeable resource on tool functionality.

• Lead financial and operational projects from initial assessment through execution and follow-up, including communicating progress, outcomes, and key issues to stakeholders.

• Partner with teams across finance, accounting, and operations to support business initiatives, strengthen processes, and expand the use of data-driven insights across functions.

• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, including the ability to interpret business performance and support decision-making with quantitative insight.
• Strong financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in a business environment.
• Ability to perform ad hoc analysis and use data mining techniques to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Experience developing reports or analytical solutions that improve visibility for both operational teams and leadership.
• Familiarity with D365 and its application within financial planning or reporting activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.