14 results for Financial Analyst Entry Level in Carlsbad, CA

Financial Analyst

San Marcos, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Collect and record historical financial data • Manage databases of financial records • Create and update financial analysis reports and models • Collect financial data from internal and external sources • Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives • Collaborate with accounting and operations teams • Use predictive, driver-based, and multi-scenario planning for forecasts • Maintain an orderly financial records library and data store • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting • Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and good governance • Provide technical support to department heads • Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling • Prepare variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and ad hoc reports • Identify and research variances in forecasts, budgets, and prior-year expenses • Participate in corporate projects impacting the organization Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • Strong knowledge of accounting, financial, and operational principles • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • High commitment to quality, ethics, and compliance • Ability to navigate ambiguous situations • Superior attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint • Advanced skills in system, database, and data analysis • Effective leadership and teamwork abilities • Capability to analyze financial data and prepare reports Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred • 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis preferred • Strategic planning and implementation experience is a plus • Strong background in systems, databases, and information technology Join our team to help shape and drive our financial strategy while ensuring our company's financial health and growth. Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for turning data into actionable insights? We're looking for a dynamic Financial Planner and Analyst to join our team! Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll be at the heart of our financial strategy, helping to shape the future of our company. If you love diving into data, collaborating with a passionate team, and making a real impact, this job is for you!
2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Encinitas, CA
onsite
Temporary
42 - 48 USD / Hourly
Data-driven decision making has become one of the most valuable assets in modern business. Our recruiting team is partnering with a growing North County company that is seeking a Financial Analyst to help leadership translate financial data into strategic insight. This role will play a key part in forecasting, financial modeling, and analyzing business performance. The Financial Analyst will work closely with leadership to evaluate trends, support budgeting initiatives, and provide insights that guide important business decisions.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop financial models and forecasting tools</li><li>Analyze financial performance and trends</li><li>Support budgeting and strategic planning initiatives</li><li>Prepare financial reports for leadership teams</li><li>Identify operational and financial improvement opportunities</li></ul>
2026-03-16T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Tustin, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Tustin, California. This role involves analyzing financial data, generating reports, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure the organization meets its financial goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting systems and a strong ability to interpret complex data. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. • Prepare accurate financial reports using tools such as Crystal Reports and other reporting platforms. • Implement and optimize accounting software systems to enhance operational efficiency. • Conduct audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards. • Manage budget processes, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures. • Perform data mining techniques to extract valuable insights for financial planning. • Support capital management strategies to optimize resource allocation. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations. • Ensure accurate accrual accounting practices are maintained. • Assist in the evaluation and improvement of CRM systems related to financial operations.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

FINANCE - Financial Analyst

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Finance Professional to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newport Beach, California. This role will focus on delivering key financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling, while collaborating closely with business and finance stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and bring expertise in providing actionable insights to support organizational decision-making. Responsibilities:• Conduct monthly and quarterly budget variance analysis to monitor financial performance against targets.• Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts and projections to support planning efforts.• Analyze financial trends, identify risks and opportunities, and present insights to business stakeholders.• Build and manage detailed financial models to support management reporting and decision-making processes.• Handle large datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial outputs.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive strategic decisions.• Prepare comprehensive management reports, highlighting key financial metrics and recommendations.• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas, to streamline data analysis.• Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests as needed.• Ensure timely and precise delivery of financial outputs in a fast-paced environment.
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Financial Operations Analyst

San Marcos, CA
onsite
Temporary
43 - 50 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is supporting a high-growth retail/distribution company in San Marcos seeking a sharp, analytical Financial Operations Analyst to strengthen their FP&A and operational performance tracking. This role blends traditional financial analysis with inventory analytics, margin reviews, forecasting, and cross-functional partnership. Ideal for someone who enjoys fast-changing environments and making data meaningful for business leaders. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and operational performance across multiple product categories</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly KPI dashboards with insights for leadership</li><li>Support budgeting/forecasting cycles with models, scenarios, and variance commentary</li><li>Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to validate cost and volume data</li><li>Evaluate pricing changes, promotions, and product performance trends</li><li>Work with Accounting to reconcile inventory variances, landed cost, COGS, and shrink</li><li>Assist with monthly close support: accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting</li><li>Develop and refine models for demand forecasting, revenue planning, and operational efficiency</li><li>Prepare presentations for senior leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul>
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Junior Financial Analyst

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary
28 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client is hiring a Junior Financial Analyst to support their finance team and assist with financial planning, analysis, and reporting initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career finance professional who is eager to develop analytical skills while contributing to meaningful financial insights that support business decision making. In today’s competitive business environment, organizations rely heavily on data-driven financial analysis to guide strategic planning, evaluate performance, and identify areas for improvement. The Junior Financial Analyst will work closely with experienced finance leaders to gather financial data, perform analysis, and help transform complex financial information into clear and actionable insights. This role offers exposure to many of the core functions that define modern finance departments, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. Our client is seeking a candidate who is curious, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data while collaborating with cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Analyze financial performance and identify trends</li><li>Build and maintain financial models and spreadsheets</li><li>Prepare reports and presentations for leadership</li><li>Assist with data collection and financial research</li></ul>
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Tustin, CA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Tustin, California. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving financial insights, managing data analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of reporting processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and optimize business systems. Responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to support organizational decision-making. • Utilize data mining techniques to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement. • Develop and maintain reports using tools such as Crystal Reports and Confluence. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business systems and ensure operational efficiency. • Assist in the preparation and management of budgets and capital planning processes. • Perform auditing tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. • Support accounting functions by analyzing financial data and reconciling discrepancies. • Provide recommendations for improving financial performance and cost management. • Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track organizational success. • Train and guide team members on financial analysis tools and methodologies.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Financial Analyst

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
48 - 55 USD / Hourly
Our client is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing finance organization and play a key role in guiding financial strategy and operational decision making. As companies continue to navigate complex financial environments, experienced analysts who can interpret data, evaluate performance, and provide meaningful business insights have become an essential part of successful leadership teams. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior executives and department leaders to evaluate financial performance, develop forecasts, and support long-term strategic planning initiatives. Rather than focusing solely on historical reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst will help drive forward-looking analysis that informs critical business decisions and supports sustainable growth. Our client is seeking a finance professional who understands the broader business implications of financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets, building advanced financial models, and presenting financial insights in a clear and strategic manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead financial planning and forecasting initiatives</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide strategic insights</li><li>Develop and maintain advanced financial models</li><li>Support budgeting and long-term financial planning</li><li>Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations</li><li>Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance</li></ul>
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support their payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of payroll systems and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and audit payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll reports</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual payroll filings, tax reporting, and year-end processes</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries</li><li>Support payroll system upgrades and process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to implement payroll policies and procedures</li></ul>
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Revenue Operations Analyst to oversee the development and optimization of reporting and analytics across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care teams. This role requires a strategic thinker who can transform data into actionable insights, standardize performance metrics, and enhance operational efficiency. Based in Irvine, California, this position offers the opportunity to lead data-driven initiatives that support organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Create and maintain dashboards and automated reports for Sales, Marketing, and Customer Care teams using Salesforce, Excel, and visualization tools.• Define and implement standardized key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize the revenue cycle from lead generation to customer satisfaction.• Conduct detailed analyses of sales funnel performance, conversion rates, and customer care trends to identify actionable insights.• Act as a Salesforce expert, ensuring data accuracy, optimizing workflows, and developing advanced reports.• Manage and mentor a team of two analysts, fostering their attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.• Write and maintain queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from Salesforce and associated databases.• Document data definitions, reporting logic, and business rules to ensure consistency and institutional knowledge.• Identify inefficiencies in revenue processes and propose data-driven solutions for improvement.• Provide historical data insights and predictive analysis to support campaign planning.• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards in all data management and reporting activit
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Irvine, CA
onsite
Temporary
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a QA Analyst for a dynamic, fast-paced weekly release environment to support and ensure high-quality delivery. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Execute manual QA testing activities in a weekly release cycle.</li><li>Perform thorough scope testing and regression testing for every release.</li><li>Conduct hands-on testing of Salesforce applications.</li><li>Test integrations with other platforms and validate APIs.</li><li>Create and expand test cases rooted in impacted functionality and new requirements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, priorities, and areas affected by code changes.</li><li>Identify bugs early in the lifecycle before code reaches production.</li><li>Work independently with minimal supervision, proactively raising potential quality concerns.</li><li>Leverage tools such as Postman for API testing.</li><li>Document detailed defect reports and track issues to resolution.</li></ul>
2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Junior Payroll Analyst

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
Behind every successful organization is a payroll team that ensures employees are compensated accurately and on time. A growing biotechnology company in Carlsbad is looking to add a Junior Payroll Analyst to its finance team to help support payroll operations as the company continues to expand. Robert Half is assisting the organization in identifying a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with financial data and wants to build deeper expertise in payroll systems and reporting. In the biotech industry, organizations rely on highly skilled scientists, researchers, and technical professionals to drive innovation. Supporting these teams requires reliable payroll operations that maintain compliance, accuracy, and organization across a growing workforce. The Junior Payroll Analyst will play an important role in reviewing payroll data, assisting with payroll processing, and helping maintain accurate employee compensation records. This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their payroll or accounting career who is eager to learn more about payroll systems, reporting, and financial analysis while working within a fast-growing and innovative industry. Candidates who enjoy working with numbers, solving discrepancies, and maintaining organized financial records will find this role to be a strong stepping stone for long-term payroll or accounting careers.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with payroll preparation and processing</li><li>Review timekeeping data and identify discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and employee pay records</li><li>Support payroll reporting and reconciliation activities</li><li>Assist with compliance-related payroll documentation</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees</li></ul>
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

Tustin, CA
remote
Permanent
110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee critical financial operations and provide strategic insights for our organization in Tustin, California. This role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with policies, and driving financial processes to support decision-making within a global technology environment. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional analytical skills and a strong focus on maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all financial activities. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting operations, including month-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports in adherence to corporate policies. • Supervise the Accounts Payable team, ensuring efficient invoice processing, timely vendor payments, and accurate reconciliation. • Oversee the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation to ensure proper revenue recognition and financial accuracy. • Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to uphold compliance and readiness for audits. • Track and report development costs for projects, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and accurate financial documentation. • Collaborate with production and studio leadership to monitor budgets, analyze spending, and provide financial insights to guide business decisions. • Conduct in-depth variance analysis and financial modeling to support strategic planning and budgeting efforts. • Ensure the completion of annual budget processes, providing detailed financial analysis and forecasting for organizational needs.
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will oversee financial systems and compliance while ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices. This position is pivotal in driving strategic financial initiatives, optimizing processes, and supporting organizational goals. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with IT and finance teams to maintain compliance with regulations and implement cybersecurity best practices. • Act as the primary finance liaison to ensure adherence to fiscal policies and financial accountability. • Conduct research to provide insights and recommendations for improving finance operations. • Produce detailed reports and perform ad-hoc analyses to support internal and external financial requests. • Evaluate revenue positions to identify risks and opportunities within development activities. • Enhance systems and protocols to achieve operational excellence in finance processes. • Partner with leadership to support annual revenue planning, including analyzing staffing and resource allocation. • Monitor monthly financial structures to ensure expense tracking, timely reporting, and accurate payment processing. • Oversee forecasting and planning systems to support informed financial decision-making. • Manage and analyze data systems that streamline tracking, reporting, and progress toward financial objectives.
2026-03-09T00:00:00Z