Financial Analyst
Location: Albany, New York
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: June 8, 2026
Job ID: 648231
Job Description
Financial Analyst
6 months contract
Onsite - Albany, NY
Pay: 48/hr - 52/hr (DOE)
The Planet Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented finance professional to support financial planning, analysis, and control activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, along with experience working in manufacturing and/or R&D environments. This role requires hands-on analytical capabilities, proficiency with financial systems, and the ability to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for planning and control
- Perform technical financial analysis to evaluate present and future performance
- Gather, analyze, prepare, and summarize recommendations for:
- Financial plans
- Acquisition activities
- Forecasting and trending future requirements
- Support operating forecasts and financial planning processes
- Conduct economic research and studies, including:
- Rates of return
- Depreciation analysis
- Working capital requirements
- Investment opportunities and performance
- Impact of governmental requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance-related field
- Minimum 5+ years of finance/accounting experience
- Experience in R&D and/or manufacturing environment
- Strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience with financial tools and systems, including:
- SAP (Finance Module)
- Oracle EPM (Financial/Corporate Planning)
- Workday
- Ability to perform detailed financial analysis and interpretation
EEO Statement
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
