Financial Analyst
S3 • Detroit, Michigan • Contractor
Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Job Description
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Financial Analyst
Detroit, MI (Hybrid/Onsite Tue, Wed, Thu)
W2 contract role
24 Month assignment
Key Accountabilities
- Analyzes complex cost centers, business unit or strategic business unit financial information in order to prepare budgets and forecasts. Identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Reports and analyzes business performance including producing variance reports for cost center, business unit or strategic business unit; Analyze results; Compare actual results to budget and to most current forecast; Prepare inputs to the monthly board reports.
- Analyzes capital projects and new business opportunities using corporate standards and develops alternatives and recommendations.
- Utilizes Activity Based Cost models to analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings. Work with Business Unit leaders to effectively use cost data.
- Monitors cost center, business unit and/or strategic business unit performance in relation to balanced scorecard measures.
- Monitors work practices and utilizes continuous improvement and lean systems methodology to drive out costs.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate and present information (written / oral)
- Develop, revise and maintain Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations
- Analytical, Critical Thinking Time/Work Management
- Understanding of Accounting Operations
- Knowledge of budgets/forecast
- Knowledge of SAP
*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.