Financial Analyst

Randstad USA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks a Marketing Finance Analyst in Arlington, VA to drive PFME budgeting, coupon management, and cross-functional finance initiatives. You will partner with Marketing, Division Finance, Procurement, and IT to ensure accurate P&L recognition and strong financial controls.

Requirements include a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of related experience, with Excel, CRM platforms, SAP Reporting, and exposure to Oracle/Power BI for forecasting.

Qualifications

• It states 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance.
• A BA/BS degree with accounting or finance coursework is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, CRM platforms, and SAP Reporting is essential.
• Experience with forecasting tools such as Oracle and Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual PFME budget planning with leadership alignment and CRM documentation.
• Manage SAP budget adjustments and spend-type assignments for campaigns.
• Analyze monthly forecasts vs. actuals to identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee coupon redemption budgeting and liaise with vendor payments for control.
• Ensure PFME P&L recognition through accruals and SAP alignment.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP Reporting

CRM platforms

Excel

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Are you ready to optimize marketing investments and drive impactful financial strategies? We are partnering with an industry leader in Arlington, VA to welcome a meticulous Marketing Finance Analyst to a highly collaborative team. In this growth-oriented role, you will serve as the crucial enabler for Product Fixed Marketing Expense (PFME) and coupon management. You will thrive in a supportive environment, engaging in cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Division Finance, Procurement, and IT. This opportunity empowers you to elevate your financial expertise, ensure accurate P&L recognition, and make a tangible impact on organizational success.

How You Will Make a Tangible Impact

• Orchestrate annual divisional PFME budget planning, collaborating with leadership to align financial strategies and ensure meticulous documentation in the CRM system.
• Optimize and execute budget adjustments in SAP, expertly managing campaign timelines, brand allocations, and spend-type assignments.
• Analyze monthly forecasts versus actuals across brands, proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities to achieve annual targets.
• Streamline coupon redemption visibility, managing budget trackers and coordinating with vendor payment teams to uphold accurate financial control.
• Ensure precise PFME P&L recognition by mastering monthly accruals, processing manual journal entries, and maintaining SAP budget alignment.

What You Bring to Our Collaborative Team

• Essential: 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance, ideally blending marketing and finance principles.
• Essential: BA/BS degree with coursework emphasizing Accounting or Finance.
• Essential: Proven proficiency in managing complex data using Excel, CRM platforms, and SAP Reporting.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with advanced forecasting tools, specifically Oracle and Power BI.

salary: $98 - $103 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Skills

• Financial Analyst
• MS Office
• CRM Platforms
• SAP
• Oracle
• Power BI

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• Bachelors