<p>A growing manufacturing company in San Diego is seeking a motivated and analytical <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support operational finance and performance reporting. This role offers hands-on exposure to cost analysis, budgeting, and inventory financial management.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll work directly with senior finance leaders and operations teams to analyze trends and improve financial visibility.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Analyze production costs and inventory trends</li><li>Prepare financial models and support data-driven decision making</li><li>Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Generate dashboards and summary reports for leadership</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and documentation</li></ul>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business</li><li>1–3 years of related experience or strong internship background</li><li>Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling basics)</li><li>Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to communicate financial information clearly</li><li>Experience with ERP systems preferred</li><li>This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a Senior Analyst or FP& A path over time.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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