| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $75,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Job Title: Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Salary: $75,000–$110,000 (depending on experience and level)
About Us: We are a growing organization committed to continued success and operational excellence. We are currently seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial planning and analysis, work closely with leadership, and contribute to important business decisions.
Position Overview: As a Financial Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. You will partner with business leaders and the accounting team to provide financial insights, analyze trends, and support the organization's continued growth. This position will initially provide temporary coverage, with potential for a permanent opportunity as the finance function continues to expand.
Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities:
Support monthly forecasting activities by preparing financial data, gathering input from business teams, and updating forecasts.
Prepare month-end and board reporting using established templates, including financial commentary and analysis.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), financial trends, and large datasets to help business leaders make informed decisions.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning activities.
Partner with the accounting team on financial data requests, month-end close questions, and special projects.
Analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheet information to identify trends and variances.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business needs.
Financial Analyst Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Three to five years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting and forecasting.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, advanced calculations, and analyzing large datasets.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Understanding of profit and loss statements and balance sheet information.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.


