Aug 15, 2025

Financial Analyst

Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Financial Analyst for a contract opportunity with one of our largest clients located in Detroit, MI!

Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid/onsite T, W, Th)
Duration: 12+ Months with extension
Role Type: W2 contract engagement

Must have Maximo, SAP, strong Excel, and PowerPoint

Key Accountabilities
  • Analyze and report on key financial performance metrics; prepare ad hoc analyses and PowerPoint presentations as requested by management.
  • Collect, maintain, and analyze planned vs. actual costs for assigned capital projects.
  • Review project charges for accuracy, identify mischarges, and perform the necessary follow up.
  • Evaluate project scope for new and existing projects to ensure proper accounting treatment between capital and expense.
  • Collaborate with BU and delivery stakeholders to determine scope, quantifiable benefits, project milestones, and funding needs for input into DSP and Capital Plans.
  • Support the team and leadership with various financial processes as needed.
  • Fulfill a variety of ad hoc requests, including PO analysis, process mapping, PowerPoint updates for leader, Scorecard updates, and variance commentary.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements where applicable.
  • Assist with financial closeout and unitization activities.
  • Proactively alert management to potential project overruns and provide recommendations for forecast adjustments.
  • Collaborate with project managers to review milestones and ensure alignment between milestone completion and budget.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business or finance, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong ability and work experience to analyze complex financial data and develop effective recommendations and solutions.
  • Experience with Maximo, SAP, and SRM; solid understanding of financial, project, and risk management principles.
  • Proficient in Excel (intermediate skills and experience with Pivot tables, look up tables, accounting functions etc.), PowerPoint (ability to create good visuals and succinct topics for dissemination to senior leaders and create presentations with quick turnaround times, SAP Work Management System, forecasting, and analysis of unbilled liabilities and project financial close out.
  • Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting a plus.
  • Able to meet the current requirement of being in the office three times per week.

* Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

States

MI

Security Clearance

NO Security Clearance

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