Lead Financial Analyst Consultant

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst Consultant to join our finance team in a senior advisory role, driving reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering with executives.

You will lead month-end close, perform journal entries and variance analyses, mentor junior analysts, and partner with stakeholders to translate financial results into actionable insights for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Proficient in variance analysis and month-end close.
• Solid general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring teammates.
• ERP system experience with Oracle, SAP, Workday or NetSuite preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and build credibility with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variances.
• Partner with leaders to explain financial performance and results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Analyze income statements and provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive process improvements in reporting and ERP usage.
• Present insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior analysts and promote best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Support special projects and critical initiatives.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Month-End Close

General Ledger

Account Reconciliations

Leadership/Mentoring

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

Lead Financial Analyst Consultant

The selected consultant will serve as a senior member of the finance team, supporting financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business operations while acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders.

This engagement offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, influence decision-making, and lead critical financial initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Partner with business leaders to explain financial performance and operational results
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Analyze income statements and provide actionable recommendations
• Drive process improvements related to financial reporting and ERP systems
• Present financial insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, controls, and efficiencies
• Support special projects and business-critical initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Strong background in:
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Month-End Close
• General Ledger Accounting
• Account Reconciliations
• Experience serving as a finance lead, project lead, or mentor
• ERP system experience preferred (Oracle, SAP, Workday, NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to work independently and quickly build credibility with stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-visibility consulting engagement where your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering will be valued from day one.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the engagement, project scope, timeline, and next steps.