Financial Analyst 2

Job Title: Financial Analyst Job Description This position is responsible for analyzing the business, identifying issues, and recommending solutions that improve the business unit's budget, financial, or operational performance. The role involves preparing monthly reports, explaining budget variances, and providing management with insights to enhance resource allocation and identify cost savings opportunities. Responsibilities + Prepare monthly actual/budget and projection reports. + Provide budget variance explanations and summary reports to management. + Prepare documentation for monthly budget meetings and prioritize data collection and revision of the budget and projections. + Conduct budget and financial research, analysis, planning, preparation, and monitoring. + Provide budgeting and accounting services and training for clients. + Ensure accurate accounting and provide general accounting services. + Support the business unit in meeting all budget and cost targets. + Offer guidance and data for the development of financial models across departments. + Maintain high visibility of compliance and perform required control activities and audits. + Lead and manage special projects as required. + Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications with business unit and corporate partners. Essential Skills + 5 - 10 years of experience as a Finance Analyst. + Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications. + Hands-on experience with financial analysis. + Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills. + Knowledge of financial projecting, corporate finance, and information analysis. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting. + Ability to consolidate and analyze financial data, including budgets and income statement forecasts. + Skill in providing creative alternatives and recommendations to improve financial performance. + Competence in structuring sophisticated reports on financial status and risks. + Capability to perform business studies on past, future, and comparative performance and develop forecast models. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.