A company with a dedicated team of employees is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst for a long-term contract / contract / temporary project. A primary point of contact for all financial issues, the Senior Financial Analyst consultant will handle project spending, planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting. You will also implement analysis of the operating results and financial performance of core business segments supporting public reporting requirements and also offer decision-making support for future company investments. Newaygo, Michigan will be the home base of this Senior Financial Analyst.How you will make an impact- Cultivate positive relationships with key business partners and Finance/Accounting leadership- Create sustainable business, operational, and financial processes widely understood by all necessary teams- Work closely with Functional leads - provide management reporting, accounting and compliance guidance, and ensure alignment of operational initiatives- Evaluate financial results, summarize key trends, assess current and future business risks, and communicate critical updates all in the course of preparing monthly and quarterly reporting to senior leadership- Execute improved management reporting by working with Operations and Accounting to more discreetly and accurately track financial results- Drive existing management reporting - analyze financial results, distill and synthesize issues, communicate key messages to senior management- Optimize business performance by identifying and executing financial analysis- Provide assistance in ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests