Financial Analyst

Our client, in the Mining Tech industry, is in need for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and close activities for their operations here in Tucson on a contract basis! This Long-term Contract position is suited for an individual who can translate financial data into clear business insights and work effectively with leaders across non-finance functions. The role will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and process coordination while helping management make informed decisions.

The role will be working on-site 4 days a week, and one day at home.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial close support by coordinating accruals, invoice tracking, purchase orders, sales orders, internal orders, and fixed asset requests to promote timely and accurate reporting.

• Analyze accounting and operational data to develop reports, identify meaningful trends, and provide insights that support business performance.

• Partner with finance leadership and corporate teams to improve financial understanding, support decision-making, and offer practical guidance on business issues.

• Prepare, review, and help present budgets, forecasts, and business plans for internal stakeholders and senior management.

• Investigate variances in financial results, highlight risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to strengthen outcomes.

• Maintain and refine financial processes, controls, and reporting practices to improve efficiency and service quality.

• Serve as a key point of coordination between corporate divisional teams and finance systems stakeholders to support ongoing business administration needs.

• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, metrics reporting, and broader department initiatives as priorities evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including planning, reporting, analysis, or business partnering.

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, with solid knowledge of accruals, deferrals, and period-end close activities.

• Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning, SAP, or similar enterprise financial systems is preferred

• Background in budgeting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and ad hoc analysis.

• Ability to present financial information clearly and collaborate with managers outside the finance function to gather input and explain results.

• Highly organized work style with strong attention to detail and accuracy.