<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>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple brands and categories. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making and enhance profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and contribute to the multi-year financial planning process for multiple brands, ensuring accurate reporting and consolidation of plans.<br>• Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and product development teams to create and validate rolling revenue forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Present financial insights and forecasting updates to the executive team, highlighting key findings and recommendations.<br>• Monitor and analyze performance metrics across categories, regions, and channels to identify areas for profitability improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed expense models and forecasts to support informed business adjustments.<br>• Conduct variance analyses to compare actual financial results against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights.<br>• Build and deliver ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed to support leadership decisions.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to uncover valuable insights and drive improvements in financial processes.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives and strategies.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.