Financial Analyst (contract)

Financial Analyst (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join a dynamic Finance team focused on analyzing and consolidating financial data, identifying variance drivers, and supporting monthly financial reporting and close activities. This is a remote, staff augmentation role with an anticipated 18-month assignment duration.

No two days look exactly the same — the role blends financial insights, strategic thinking, and cross-functional partnership. You may spend part of your day analyzing business performance and identifying emerging risks, and another part working with stakeholders to shape forecasts or influence key decisions.

You will regularly transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives for leadership while continuously seeking ways to simplify, automate, and improve Finance operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assemble spreadsheets and create charts and graphs to illustrate technical financial reports
• Work with complex datasets leveraging PowerPivot, CUBEMEMBER, and CUBEVALUE functions to build new reports
• Pull and combine Excel datasets to support financial and revenue analysis using FinHub data
• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions
• Identify and communicate the drivers behind financial variances to support reporting and business decisions
• Interpret data affecting investment programs, including price, yield, stability, and future investment risk trends
• Present oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual business performance, and industry conditions
• Support monthly financial reporting and close activities, with heightened engagement during month-end close cycles
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to challenge assumptions, shape forecasts, and influence decisions through data
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and modernize Finance processes including through AI and automation tools

Requirements:

• 10+ years of financial and/or accounting experience required
• Prior experience in financial and variance analysis strongly preferred
• Experience with FinHub data and Microsoft revenue or Services Finance highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience influencing business decisions through data-driven storytelling and financial modeling
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial discipline preferred but not a firm requirement
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills including PowerPivot, CUBEMEMBER, and CUBEVALUE — 10+ years of experience required
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional stakeholder partnership skills — 10+ years of experience required
• Demonstrated desire and ability to simplify complex processes and reporting — 10+ years of experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and critical thinking
• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and proactively address issues
• Experience turning complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership
• Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and financial regulations
• Proficiency with financial software and standard productivity applications

Additional Details:

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 7 months
• Pay Range*: $62 - $70.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

Benefit plans are available to eligible employees, with employee contributions and plan costs varying based on the coverage options selected.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

• We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.