Senior Financial Workload Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Workload Analyst Location: Phoenix, AZ, 85053 (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote post-training) Employment Type: Contract to Hire (Temp to Perm) Pay Rate: $45.00 – $48.00/Hr. On W2 Work Schedule: Full-time | Initial onsite training required Position Overview - We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Workload Analyst to support financial planning and operational decision-making through advanced data modeling and forecasting. - This finance-based role is responsible for analyzing complex financial and operational drivers, developing workload and staffing models, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in advanced Excel (including macros and VBA), large-scale data analysis, and financial forecasting. Key Responsibilities Financial Modeling & Forecasting - Develop and maintain complex statistical and financial models for workload forecasting and staffing requirements - Perform volume forecasting, historical trend analysis, and scenario (“what-if”) modeling - Build salary and benefits budgets based on workload models and operational inputs Data Analysis & Reporting - Compile, analyze, and interpret large datasets from multiple sources - Create standard and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and visualizations (graphs, charts) - Perform variance analysis, cost analysis, and performance tracking - Conduct weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual workload and volume analysis Business Insights & Decision Support - Partner with leadership to assess the impact of business decisions using data-driven insights - Identify trends, gaps, and performance drivers to support process improvement initiatives - Present findings and recommendations to financial and senior business leaders Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with Operations, Data Management, and other departments to identify KPIs and reporting needs - Support enterprise-wide forecasting and workload planning processes - Manage small projects and contribute to large-scale initiatives Process Improvement & Documentation - Maintain documentation of models, processes, and procedures - Ensure compliance with company policies and financial standards - Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field - 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, VBA, complex formulas) - Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and presentation development - Ability to analyze and consolidate data from multiple sources Preferred Qualifications - 6+ years of experience in financial modeling and forecasting - Experience with PeopleSoft, nVision, and Query tools - Experience working with large-volume datasets - Background in workload modeling or staffing analytics Core Competencies - Financial Modeling & Forecasting - Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, Complex Formulas) - Data Analysis & Visualization - Workload & Staffing Analysis - Trend & Gap Analysis - Project Management - Cross-functional Collaboration - Executive Presentation & Communication Work Environment - Hybrid work model (initial full-time onsite during training) - Standard office environment - Flexibility to support different work shifts as needed Submission Requirements (For Recruiters) - Candidate Name (in subject line) - Summary of qualifications (including Excel assessment results) - Pay requirements - Reason for leaving previous roles - Interview availability - Contact email for assessments - Any planned time off within next 90 days Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour Experience: - Financial analysis: 5 years (Required) - Workload modeling or staffing analytics: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person