Financial Analyst (Temporary

Job Overview – Financial Analyst (Temporary)

Compensation: $40/hour

Location:

Stamford, CT

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Financial Analyst (Temporary) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting financial planning and analysis, accounts payable, expense forecasting, and financial reporting. This hybrid role will assist with month-end and year-end close, cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, budget consolidation, and audit support during a high-volume period. The position will also provide reporting, documentation, and cross-functional coordination across finance and accounting teams.

• Financial Planning: Assist with expense forecasts, departmental budget consolidation, and financial planning deliverables.
• Accounts Payable Support: Provide invoice coding, audit documentation, and backup support during month-end and year-end close.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Analyze accounts payable activity and support short‑term cash flow projections and fixed asset planning.
• Reconciliations: Perform general ledger and prepaid asset reconciliations, process reclassifications, and coordinate accrual activity.
• Variance Analysis: Compare actual results to forecasts, investigate differences, and prepare follow‑up analysis for finance leadership.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, accounts payable, or financial reporting experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with fixed asset accounting, fund accounting, financial close, budgeting, forecasting, or audit support is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and large data files, are required, and experience with ERP or invoice processing systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or across teams.

Application Notice:
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.