Financial & Benefits Accounting Analyst

Oxford Solutions is working with a client seeking a Financial & Benefits Accounting Analyst for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is designed for a highly analytical finance professional who excels at converting complex data into predictive financial models and executive-level budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain complex financial models related to workforce planning, employee benefits, compensation, and total rewards programs
• Translate benefits due diligence, cost integration analysis, and workforce financial data into detailed budgets and forecasting models
• Support executive leadership with financial reporting, budget justification, and strategic planning initiatives related to human capital investments
• Prepare cost analysis and financial projections tied to organizational changes, acquisitions, integrations, and workforce initiatives
• Build executive-ready reporting and presentations that help drive senior leadership alignment and buy-in on budget recommendations
• Analyze and reconcile payroll, benefit expenses, accruals, and related general ledger activity
• Perform variance analysis, scenario modeling, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, accounting, HR, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility and planning accuracy
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial reporting capabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Corporate Accounting, Business Analytics, or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred
• 4–7 years of professional experience in financial analysis, accounting analysis, FP&A, corporate cost analysis, or related finance-focused roles
• Experience translating benefits due diligence, integration analysis, and workforce cost structures into financial budgets and executive recommendations
• Proven ability to present financial analysis in a way that supports senior leadership decision-making and organizational buy-in
• Strong background in corporate accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including dynamic financial modeling, macros, complex formulas, pivot tables, and scenario forecasting
• Experience working with modern corporate financial planning and reporting software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex financial data independently