<p>We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting financial operations, providing insights, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and experience with business systems. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain the annual budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly forecasts and weekly financial updates to provide timely insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Execute month-end close procedures, including reconciliation and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive monthly financial reports to summarize performance and highlight key trends.</p><p>• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to address business needs and support strategic planning.</p><p>• Evaluate and test internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve cash flow processes.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functionalities to optimize financial models and streamline reporting.</p><p>• Leverage knowledge of business systems to enhance efficiency in financial operations.</p>
<p>A growing manufacturing company in Valley Center is hiring a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support financial planning, cost analysis, and operational reporting. This is a <strong>high-visibility role</strong> working closely with accounting and operations teams to drive data-backed decision making. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build strong experience in <strong>FP&A, cost accounting, and financial modeling</strong> within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain <strong>financial models, forecasts, and budgets</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>variance analysis</strong> (budget vs. actuals)</li><li>Analyze <strong>cost of goods sold (COGS)</strong> and operational expenses</li><li>Partner with operations on <strong>inventory and production reporting</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>monthly financial reports and KPI dashboards</strong></li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> and financial planning processes</li><li>Identify trends and provide <strong>actionable financial insights</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>