Our major client is seeking a Financial Analyst III  to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX for a 6-month assignment
Specific Accountabilities: Lead GTM's analysis of business unit payroll costs including Budgeting, Forecasting and Long-Range Planning. Work closely with GTM management team in developing cost center budgets and cost center workforce plans Lead GTM allocation and overhead capitalization process including monthly reporting and analysis. Maintain recently developed GTM allocation automation tool and look to improve processes where applicable Review and analyze key financial metrics, including Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) Support other ad-hoc inquiries as needed; develop and maintain expertise in understanding the complex principal business drivers within the US Transmission. This will require the development of robust and cooperative working relationships with business units. Demonstrate a high degree of competency in various analytical tools, including Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, Index, Match, VLOOKUP, Logical functions, etc.), Hyperion Planning, and Essbase systems, and recommend enhancements to the systems. Comprehensively analyze and interpret projected results and ensure trends are substantiated and grounded in principle to provide senior management with an understanding of issues and allow them to take appropriate action where required. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent, with field of study being Finance (Preferred). Finance-related designation of CPA (Preferred) A minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced Environment Be highly proficient in the use of Excel. Have prior experience with major ERP systems and assets. Experience with Oracle Cloud preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills complemented by excellent attention to detail. Proven capability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations. Strong communication and teamwork skills with the proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse groups and individual personalities.