Senior Financial Analyst - budgeting and forecasting (Columbus, OH)

Northwind River Financial is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst. The job centres on budgeting and forecasting for regulatory reports, and it would suit someone who likes steady, practical work. Career paths are clear. What you will do • Explain monthly variances in plain language for managers. • Support pricing and investment decisions with careful analysis. • Automate recurring reports so they take hours, not days. • Model the cost of regulatory reports and recommend where to save. • Build and update budgets and rolling forecasts with department leads. What we are looking for • Comfort presenting numbers to people who are not finance specialists. • Two to five years in financial analysis or a similar role. • Advanced Excel skills; SQL or BI experience helps. Nice to have • Experience with vendor spend. • A relevant degree or certification. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Columbus. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.