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13 results for Financial Analyst Entry Level in Carlsbad, CA

Financial Analyst
  • Valley Center, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams.</strong> This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.</p><p>You’ll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in <strong>forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses</li><li>Maintain financial models and planning schedules</li><li>Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles</li><li>Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending</li><li>Research significant financial variances and provide explanations</li><li>Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation</li><li>Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership</li><li>Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation</li><li>Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects</li><li>Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • San Luis Rey, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team.</strong> This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the <em>why</em> behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.</p><p>This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of <strong>FP&amp;A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis</strong> rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&amp;Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities.<br>• Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance.<br>• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes.<br>• Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making.<br>• Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans.<br>• Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit.<br>• Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources.<br>• Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight.<br>• Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies.<br>• Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
FINANCIAL ANALYST FP&A & BUSINESS ANALYSIS
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>If you like numbers but REALLY want to understand the story behind them, keep reading.</strong></p><p>A high-growth North County organization is looking for a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join its finance team and help turn financial data into information leadership can actually use.</p><p>This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, asking <em>“why did this change?”</em>, and connecting financial results to what&#39;s happening throughout the business. Rather than spending your entire day focused on traditional accounting transactions, you&#39;ll work across <strong>FP&amp;A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business performance</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business and plenty of opportunity to grow.</p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports.</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, gross margin, and operating expense variances.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models used for business planning.</li><li>Track departmental spending and identify significant trends.</li><li>Develop recurring KPI dashboards and reporting packages.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to understand financial performance.</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense forecasting.</li><li>Support month-end analysis, accrual review, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear business takeaways.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Assist with special projects involving pricing, profitability, headcount, and operational performance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Junior Financial Analyst
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is working with a San Marcos organization seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join a collaborative Finance team.</strong> This position is designed for someone who has a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business and wants hands-on experience with <strong>FP&amp;A and business reporting.</strong></p><p>Rather than being purely data-entry focused, this role gives you the opportunity to understand how financial information flows through a business and how Finance supports operational decisions.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Handle:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting</li><li>Update budget and forecast templates</li><li>Prepare department-level financial schedules</li><li>Track expenses and compare spending against budget</li><li>Research and document financial variances</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense analysis</li><li>Pull financial data from internal systems and Excel</li><li>Maintain reporting databases and financial files</li><li>Help prepare management presentations and reporting packages</li><li>Support month-end close analysis</li><li>Assist with KPI and performance reporting</li><li>Identify inconsistencies in financial data and work with the team to resolve them</li><li>Assist with special projects, forecasting, and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Junior Financial Analyst
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>A growing Carlsbad company is looking for a Junior Financial Analyst who is ready to take the next step beyond school, an internship, or an accounting support role.</strong> This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while working alongside experienced Finance and Accounting professionals.</p><p>You’ll be involved in <strong>financial reporting, budgeting, expense analysis, and Excel-based reporting</strong>, making this a great role for someone who wants exposure to multiple areas of finance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results to budget and forecast</li><li>Research revenue and expense variances</li><li>Maintain financial reporting files and supporting schedules</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Perform data validation and identify discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting activities</li><li>Maintain basic financial models and templates</li><li>Prepare charts, summaries, and presentations for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 76 - 88 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage.<br>• Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks.<br>• Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Senior Finanial Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.</p><p>• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.</p><p>• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</p><p>• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.</p><p>• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&amp;A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Data Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support operations in Irvine, California through accurate data management and insightful reporting. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining data quality, producing timely analyses, and helping stakeholders review financial and operational information with confidence. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with large datasets, identifying irregular patterns, and using Power BI to turn information into clear business insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.</p><p>• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.</p><p>• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.</p><p>• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.</p><p>• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.</p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Business Systems Analyst
  • Suite 2040, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a hands-on Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a high-impact enterprise systems initiative centered on ADP WFN deployment and optimization, with integration touchpoints across NetSuite ERP and Concur. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a contract-to-permanent role. <br> This position is ideal for a systems detail oriented who thrives in a lean environment, can work independently, and is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of business systems work—from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, documentation, training, and go-live support. This is not a pure project management or oversight role; we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and execute. <br> Key Responsibilities Lead business systems analysis for the Concur deployment, including requirements gathering, current-state and future-state process mapping, and configuration validation against business requirements Own the overall test strategy and execution, including test plans, test scripts, UAT coordination, defect tracking and triage, and regression testing through go-live Produce and maintain critical project and operational documentation Support integration testing between Concur and NetSuite, as well ADP WFN Partner closely with IT and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configuration and validated test coverage Perform hands-on configuration work directly within supported systems Drive change management activities, including stakeholder support and end-user training Ensure systems and changes align with compliance, audit, and control requirements, including SOX-related considerations
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Equity Fund Accountant
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Equity Fund Accountant to support investor accounting and fund operations for a private investment platform in Newport Beach, California. This position partners closely with operations, compliance, and investment teams to oversee capital activity, maintain accurate records, and help deliver timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes in a detail-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain the integrity of investor, entity, property, and custodian records within internal accounting and operational systems.<br>• Prepare and review capital activity, including contributions, distributions, investor elections, and related cash movement across escrow and partnership accounts.<br>• Calculate capital calls, investor allocations, management fees, preferred returns, and carried interest in accordance with governing agreements.<br>• Support valuation and reporting processes by analyzing fund activity and ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and timely.<br>• Interpret partnership and offering documents to confirm that allocations, fee treatment, and investor transactions align with fund terms.<br>• Monitor intercompany and affiliate loan activity and help track related balances and repayment activity.<br>• Coordinate with external audit and tax advisors by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting deliverable deadlines.<br>• Lead communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on investor accounting matters, client deliverables, and operational priorities.<br>• Identify workflow gaps, recommend practical improvements, and contribute to projects that strengthen controls, reduce risk, and increase efficiency.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
IAM Analyst
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 37 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>EMAIL: VALERIE.MONTOYA@RHT(.COM) for immediate consideration</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an IAM Analyst to support day-to-day identity and access management operations across the organization. This role will focus on user provisioning and deprovisioning, access requests, SSO administration, RBAC, audit support, and identity-related ServiceNow requests. The ideal candidate will have experience with Okta and/or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), access management processes, and supporting compliance and security initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a 12 month assignment</p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z