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16 results for Budget Analyst in Corona, CA

Financial Analyst
  • Pasadena, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>·        Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>·        Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>·        Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>·        Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>·        Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>·        Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>·        Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>·        Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>·        Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>·        Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>·        Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization&#39;s financial performance.</p><p>·        Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Banning, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 82000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.<br>• Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs.<br>• Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities.<br>• Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations.<br>• Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Pico Rivera, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38.7885 - 44.913 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support a municipal Public Works team in Pico Rivera, California. This Contract position will contribute to budgeting, financial review, procurement support, and project coordination within a government environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with leadership and operational partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with Public Works leadership to deliver financial, operational, and strategic analysis that supports departmental goals and decision-making.<br>• Track budgets, evaluate funding needs, and prepare regular updates on project status, expenditures, and performance trends.<br>• Review operating budget activity, analyze variances, and identify issues that may affect departmental financial plans.<br>• Develop staff reports, presentation materials, and management summaries for leadership and City Council review.<br>• Assist with procurement activities by coordinating solicitation efforts, supporting request for proposal processes, and helping oversee contract administration.<br>• Examine purchase orders, invoices, and related budget transactions to confirm accuracy, compliance, and proper allocation of funds.<br>• Conduct research and policy review to recommend process enhancements and improve administrative effectiveness.<br>• Work across Finance, field teams, and external contractors to support execution of departmental initiatives and resolve financial or operational questions.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and priority projects as needed within the Public Works function.
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Orange, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products.<br>• Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls.<br>• Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities.<br>• Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers.<br>• Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses.<br>• Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Carson, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to support the accounting and operational functions of a manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for monitoring manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close. The Cost Accountant will work closely with Accounting, Operations, Production, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, overhead, and finished goods</li><li>Perform manufacturing cost and variance analysis, including material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances</li><li>Review and reconcile inventory, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods</li><li>Assist with physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation of discrepancies</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and accruals</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze actual manufacturing costs compared to standards, budgets, and forecasts</li><li>Monitor production costs and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost improvement</li><li>Assist with establishing and updating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings</li><li>Review inventory valuation and ensure accurate costing of manufactured products</li><li>Partner with Production and Operations teams to understand manufacturing performance and investigate cost variances</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of manufacturing expenses</li><li>Prepare cost reports and provide management with insight into margins, profitability, and operational performance</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to inventory and cost accounting</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Huntington Beach, California. This role supports a manufacturing environment focused on clean energy solutions and will help deliver accurate cost insights, dependable reporting, and meaningful analysis for operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory analysis, and project-oriented accounting within a production setting. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and finance partners to improve visibility into performance, explain cost movements, and strengthen financial discipline.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing cost-related entries, reviewing results, and contributing to timely financial reporting.<br>• Evaluate product, job, and project margins to identify performance risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across the business.<br>• Analyze standard costs, bills of materials, labor usage, and overhead absorption to ensure manufacturing costs are accurate and well understood.<br>• Investigate variances between actual and expected results, determine root causes, and communicate findings to finance and operational leaders.<br>• Prepare financial analyses that compare current performance against prior periods, forecasts, and budget expectations.<br>• Partner with operations and engineering teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen data accuracy, and support informed business decisions.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by developing reliable cost assumptions and performance insights.<br>• Help enhance reporting processes, internal controls, and process consistency, including support for new tools or system-related improvements when needed.
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Long Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The Senior Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst is a key member of the Long Beach Finance team responsible for advanced cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, operational performance analysis and decision support across the business. The role combines strong manufacturing cost-accounting expertise with forward-looking financial analysis and business partnership. This position works closely with the Finance Director, Accounting Manager, General Manager and Operations leadership to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights, strengthen financial controls and support profitable growth. The position requires an individual capable of independently analyzing complex financial and operational issues, identifying trends and risks, developing recommendations and communicating conclusions effectively to Finance and operational</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support strategic and operational decision-making for a well-established organization in Moreno Valley, California. This role will translate financial data into clear insights, guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and help leaders improve performance across key business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced reporting capabilities, and a background partnering with both finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.</p><p>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.</p><p>• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.</p><p>• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.</p><p>• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
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
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing activities and provide financial insight that supports manufacturing and operational decisions in Los Angeles, California. This position works closely with finance, operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering to strengthen cost visibility, improve reporting accuracy, and support sound business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of standard costs for current and newly introduced products, including detailed cost roll-up analysis.<br>• Partner across finance, operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain to refine costing methods and strengthen financial reporting processes.<br>• Review inventory valuation regularly to ensure costing accuracy and alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.<br>• Evaluate production and manufacturing variances, identify underlying drivers, and recommend actions to improve cost performance.<br>• Prepare margin reviews, profitability studies, and other cost-based analyses that support pricing and operational decision-making.<br>• Build financial models and reporting tools that highlight trends, business risks, and opportunities affecting product and manufacturing costs.<br>• Support inventory reconciliation activities, physical count processes, reserve analysis, and review of excess or obsolete stock exposure.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing and operating expenses, including analysis of actual results against plan.<br>• Produce monthly cost reports and assist with period-end close activities, audit support, and compliance with accounting policies.<br>• Use ERP and related financial systems, including NetSuite when applicable, to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and cost accounting processes.
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Financial/Operations Analyst
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 94000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Financial/Operations Analyst to support data-driven decision-making for a retail operation in Moreno Valley, California. This role focuses on interpreting financial and operational performance, identifying trends, and delivering insights that improve efficiency and business results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across retail business functions.<br>• Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models that support planning, forecasting, and day-to-day operational decisions.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis to answer business questions, evaluate outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.<br>• Investigate variances between actual results and forecasts or budgets, explaining key drivers and highlighting areas that require attention.<br>• Use data mining techniques and visualization tools such as Tableau to turn complex information into clear, useful insights.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, improve reporting accuracy, and support process efficiency initiatives.<br>• Prepare concise summaries and presentations that communicate analytical findings to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
IT Analyst
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to support approximately 300 employees across seven locations in an all-Windows environment consisting of roughly 350 computers. This is a hands-on, support-focused role with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, desktop support, and help desk operations.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provision, configure, and deploy Windows desktops and computers using Microsoft Intune.</li><li>Package, configure, test, and deploy applications through Intune.</li><li>Create, configure, and maintain Intune device policies and endpoint management settings.</li><li>Deploy and manage printers across user devices through Intune.</li><li>Administer mobile device management (MDM), including device enrollment, configuration, and policy enforcement.</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, application, and endpoint-related issues.</li><li>Respond to service tickets, prioritize requests, and work efficiently to reduce an existing backlog of 100+ tickets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Risk Analyst - Operational
  • Dana Point, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Operational Risk Analyst to support insurance, claims, and risk management activities for a real estate-focused asset management environment in Dana Point, California. This position plays a key role in protecting the portfolio by strengthening insurance program oversight, improving claim outcomes, and reducing operational exposure across managed properties. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, knowledge of risk transfer practices, and the ability to work closely with leadership, brokers, carriers, and third-party property managers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the yearly renewal cycle for multiple insurance programs by gathering underwriting information, reviewing coverage details, and helping assess options that improve protection and cost effectiveness.<br>• Oversee property and liability claims from initial notification through closure, coordinating with brokers, insurers, adjusters, and internal stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Organize and review claim documentation such as incident records, photographs, estimates, invoices, and correspondence to ensure complete and timely submissions.<br>• Track litigation, demand response deadlines, coverage positions, and reserve activity, escalating issues when claim handling or insurer performance creates additional risk.<br>• Examine loss trends across the portfolio to identify recurring causes, high-exposure assets, and opportunities to reduce future incidents.<br>• Partner with property management teams to strengthen prevention efforts related to water damage, premises liability, safety, security, and other common property risks.<br>• Review management, vendor, and contractor agreements to confirm appropriate indemnity, insurance, and risk transfer provisions are in place.<br>• Maintain oversight of certificates of insurance for third-party partners, verifying compliance before property access or service activity begins.<br>• Assist with insurance and risk-related audit requests, lender documentation, and transaction due diligence for acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions.<br>• Monitor property management reporting performance, enforce incident escalation standards, and provide risk-focused feedback on recurring operational weaknesses.
  • 2026-10-14T00:00:00Z
Data Analyst
  • Diamond Bar, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Data Analyst to support reporting, audience targeting, and data-driven decision-making for a manufacturing organization in Diamond Bar, California. This Long-term Contract position partners closely with business stakeholders to translate operational goals into meaningful reports, reliable datasets, and actionable audience lists. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with SQL and Excel, and the ability to communicate clearly while maintaining high standards for data accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business teams to gather reporting needs, clarify audience outreach objectives, and turn those needs into practical data solutions.<br>• Develop and refine reports, datasets, and audience lists that help stakeholders measure performance and support business priorities.<br>• Write and troubleshoot SQL queries across multiple tables, using joins and backend reporting techniques to extract accurate information.<br>• Pull, validate, and organize data from platforms such as Salesforce and marketing-related systems to support analysis and campaign targeting.<br>• Perform data validation checks and investigate quality issues to improve confidence in reporting outputs and audience segmentation.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including PivotTables and lookup formulas, to analyze trends, reconcile data, and present findings clearly.<br>• Build targeted audience segments and list selections based on defined business rules, data attributes, and outreach requirements.<br>• Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners to provide status updates, resolve issues quickly, and ensure deliverables align with expectations.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Grants Accountant
  • Banning, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 72000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z