Strategic Finance Analyst in Fargo, North Dakota - #73068 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73068

Strategic Finance Analyst
Our client is seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst to provide financial insight and guidance across strategic capital investments and business initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, adaptable finance professional who can manage competing priorities, build strong cross-functional relationships, and confidently translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

This role is fully remote. Applicants must be located in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, or North Dakota with flexibility to support partners across Pacific and Central time zones.

Strategic Finance Analyst Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance throughout the full lifecycle of capital investments, from initial proposals and business cases through project closeout and benefit realization.
• Develop financial models and analyses for strategic initiatives, including cost-benefit assessments, ROI, NPV, budgeting, new business opportunities, contracts, and other corporate projects.
• Partner with project managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to align financial assumptions with project plans, budgets, forecasts, and change controls.
• Analyze the current and long-term financial impact of proposed investments and initiatives, providing clear recommendations to project sponsors and senior leadership.
• Prepare and present recurring and ad-hoc financial analyses to senior executives, leadership teams, boards, and other key stakeholders.

Strategic Finance Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field, with 6–8 years of progressive finance, accounting, or related analytical experience.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and business-case development, including ROI, NPV, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, margins, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated experience developing complex financial models, performing detailed analysis, and working with financial systems and data.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, communication, presentation, and project management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and shifting priorities with sound judgment and composure; CPA, CMA, MBA, ASA, or health insurance industry experience is preferred, and flexibility to support partners across Pacific and Central time zones is required.

Compensation: $35-$40/hr. (DOE)

VanderHouwen Contractors Enjoy Exceptional Benefit Perks!
As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

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