We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p> We’re seeking an <strong>Excel power player</strong> with a passion for data analytics, business operations, and financial accuracy to join our high-performing team. In this role, you’ll be the bridge between financial data and strategic decision-making — creating dashboards, mining data, reviewing billing systems, and ensuring every number aligns across multiple business units. This is a <strong>hands-on, impact-driven position</strong> within a thriving $100M distribution leader, offering you the chance to shape reporting processes and deliver insights that drive growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain <strong>weekly and monthly reporting</strong> in Excel, including sales forecasting, operational metrics, and variance analyses.</li><li>Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, credit card statements, and billing systems to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Conduct <strong>data mining</strong> and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Review general ledger coded entries, pricing terms, and billing accuracy to ensure all data matches contractual agreements.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, and sales teams to streamline data flow between departments.</li><li>Build and enhance <strong>Excel dashboards</strong> and other reporting tools for senior leadership.</li><li>Support ad-hoc analytics projects to improve operational efficiency and profitability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, interpreting financial data, and contributing insights that help guide responsible decision-making. The role offers hands-on exposure to reporting, market research, and analytical tools in a mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine financial data sets to identify patterns, variances, and trends that support planning and budgeting decisions<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that present financial results in a clear and organized manner for internal stakeholders<br>• Assist with market research by reviewing relevant financial activity, economic indicators, and sector developments<br>• Use Bloomberg Terminal and related resources to gather data, validate information, and support analysis requests<br>• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets to ensure consistency across reports, forecasts, and supporting documentation<br>• Partner with team members to summarize findings and translate complex financial information into practical insights<br>• Help improve reporting accuracy by reviewing source data, checking calculations, and resolving discrepancies when they arise
<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's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support distribution finance operations in Compton, California. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to deliver planning, performance analysis, and profitability insights that guide business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex financial data, build practical models, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions.<br>• Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses.<br>• Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses.<br>• Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit.<br>• Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.<br>• Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights.<br>• Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready.<br>• Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support business decision-making through insightful analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling for a fully remote position supporting an entertainment firm. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can translate complex data into clear recommendations, evaluate performance trends, and respond effectively to evolving business needs. The role offers the opportunity to partner with stakeholders on planning, reporting, and targeted analyses that improve financial visibility and operational outcomes. The ideal candidate will have revenue allocation experience and should have some experience supervising or overseeing other analysts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to assess business performance, forecast results, and support strategic planning.</p><p>• Examine budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain underlying drivers to stakeholders.</p><p>• Produce ad hoc analyses that address emerging business questions and help leadership make informed decisions.</p><p>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial reports that summarize findings in a clear and actionable manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the accuracy of financial insights.</p><p>• Monitor financial metrics and recommend areas for cost control, efficiency gains, and performance improvement.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support complex business and technology initiatives in Southern California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can connect business priorities with technical execution, especially in data, reporting, and system integration environments. The role works closely with stakeholders, architects, developers, data engineers, and vendors to shape requirements, improve business processes, and help deliver reliable solutions in an onsite setting four days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with business teams and technical stakeholders to uncover, analyze, and confirm functional, non-functional, data, and integration needs for new and existing solutions.</p><p>• Produce and maintain clear project documentation such as business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, workflow diagrams, and use cases to support delivery teams.</p><p>• Evaluate enterprise data sources, business workflows, and information movement to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and solution recommendations.</p><p>• Define data rules, field relationships, source-to-target mappings, and transformation logic to support reporting, analytics, and broader data platform initiatives.</p><p>• Gather and document integration expectations, including interface behavior, payload details, mapping logic, and end-to-end process interactions across connected systems.</p><p>• Work with architects, developers, data engineers, and vendors to review solution approaches, align technical design decisions with business goals, and support implementation planning.</p><p>• Contribute to agile delivery activities by assisting with backlog refinement, prioritization discussions, and identification of dependencies, risks, and business impacts.</p><p>• Develop acceptance criteria, test scenarios, and system-to-system validation plans while coordinating business testing and confirming that delivered functionality meets expectations.</p><p>• Assist with troubleshooting production issues tied to data or integrations, support root cause analysis, and recommend continuous improvements after deployment.</p>