We are looking for a skilled Data Analyst to join our team in Hammond, Louisiana. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in analyzing financial data, creating insightful dashboards, and ensuring accurate reporting to support business decisions. If you have a strong background in financial analytics and are passionate about leveraging data to drive results, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, patterns, and variances, providing actionable insights. Design and maintain advanced dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and Excel to support operational and strategic decision-making. Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial outcomes against projections. Develop and implement data analytics techniques to optimize reporting accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to support budget and capital management processes. Audit financial data to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Create and monitor metrics within dashboards to track key performance indicators. Prepare detailed reports summarizing financial analyses and operational findings. Utilize data mining techniques to extract valuable information from large datasets Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and Excel for data visualization and analysis. Strong knowledge of data mining techniques and analytics methodologies. Familiarity with accounting functions, auditing processes, and capital management. Experience creating operational and reporting dashboards with actionable metrics. Ability to conduct variance analysis and provide detailed financial insights. Understanding of budget processes and financial forecasting. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills to effectively present findings to stakeholders. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use .