<p>Our client, a leading <strong>manufacturing and distribution company</strong> in Vista, is seeking a sharp and data-driven <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join their growing finance department. This position will play a vital role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes across operations, supply chain, and corporate functions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and enjoys transforming raw data into actionable business insights that drive performance and profitability.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Analyze monthly results, identify variances, and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost control.</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to track KPIs and prepare financial performance dashboards.</li><li>Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and accrual analysis.</li><li>Perform cost and margin analysis for products, materials, and production activities.</li><li>Consolidate and analyze financial data for management reporting and presentations.</li><li>Assist in annual budget preparation and variance reporting.</li><li>Evaluate capital expenditures, ROI, and profitability across product lines.</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and financial integrity.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.</li><li>3–5 years of experience in <strong>financial planning and analysis (FP& A)</strong> or corporate finance.</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>cost accounting and manufacturing finance</strong> principles.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling).</li><li>Experience with <strong>ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle)</strong> preferred.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to present data-driven insights clearly to non-financial audiences.</li></ul><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time, onsite in Vista.</p>

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