<p>Join a dynamic organization where finance plays a key role in shaping business strategy and operational performance. This highly visible position partners closely with leadership, production, and vineyard teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience with cost accounting and operational finance, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and helping drive growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration or additional information, please contact: <strong>Robyn Rosemon 707.387.0299</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities using Adaptive Planning and advanced Excel models, with particular focus on production assumptions and scenario development.</p><p>• Develop and refresh rolling cost forecasts by facility and product line, incorporating grape supply expectations, bulk inventory levels, bottling timing, and planned product launches.</p><p>• Estimate annual grape costs across vineyards, varietals, and brand allocations by analyzing contracted volumes, projected yields, farming expense patterns, and external purchase agreements.</p><p>• Review monthly standard costs against actual results, investigate cost variances, and recommend updates to rates or assumptions when needed.</p><p>• Work closely with winemaking and accounting partners to support accurate inventory valuation and proper cost layering within financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and support monthly operating reports, quarterly board materials, external reporting packages, and ad hoc presentations for management.</p><p>• Create performance reporting for operations, highlighting budget alignment, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities through clear financial insights.</p><p>• Produce vineyard-level analyses covering cost per acre, cost per ton, yield performance, and related trends across owned and leased properties.</p><p>• Build scenario models for blend choices, new product opportunities, product portfolio decisions, and capital investments such as vineyard development, replanting, or acquisitions.</p>
<p><strong>Lisa Cole with Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a<strong> </strong>growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to serve as a financial partner to Program and Project Managers. This role operates at the program level—similar to a “mini‑controller”—supporting active programs across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, contract, and program finance experience who enjoys partnering cross‑functionally and driving financial visibility at the project level. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary finance partner for assigned programs and projects</li><li>Prepare quarterly profit and cash reporting at the program level</li><li>Track, analyze, and forecast program costs, margins, and cash flow</li><li>Manage invoicing and milestone billing; partner with AR for collections</li><li>Perform variance analysis, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and estimates‑at‑completion (EAC)</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities with working knowledge of <strong>ASC 606</strong></li><li>Assist with audits (internal, external, and government, as applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly program financial packages and ad‑hoc analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing and well-established organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This role serves as a key business partner to manufacturing and operations leadership, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support to help drive operational performance and profitability. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, enjoys working with large data sets, and can translate complex operational data into meaningful business insights. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and analytical tools to support manufacturing and operational performance.</li><li>Partner with operations, engineering, project management, procurement, and accounting teams to provide financial insights and performance reporting.</li><li>Create and enhance KPI dashboards to track labor efficiency, productivity, utilization, quality, cost performance, and other operational metrics.</li><li>Analyze labor costs, workforce trends, staffing levels, and productivity drivers to support decision-making and resource planning.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Assist with monthly close activities, variance analysis, and management reporting.</li><li>Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports for leadership.</li><li>Analyze overhead, operating expenses, and project performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, business case development, and post-investment reviews.</li><li>Develop scenario analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and operational visibility.</li><li>Maintain and improve reporting processes within ERP and business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and automation technologies to streamline reporting and analysis.</li><li>Prepare presentations and decision-support materials for executive and operational leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Financial analysts help organizations make sound business decisions by evaluating financial data, forecasting trends and providing actionable insights. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, reporting and strategic planning across departments. The Robert Half consulting division is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in the Sacramento Area.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances and performance drivers</li><li>Preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Conducting profitability, cost and investment analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals and strategies</li><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support business initiatives</li><li>Assisting with scenario planning and risk analysis</li><li>Staying current on industry trends, economic developments and financial best practices</li></ul>
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> is a direct-hire recruiter specializing in Financial Services, partnering with firms and professionals to connect top talent with the right opportunities. <u>Reach out via LinkedIn or email to start a conversation.</u></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>East Bay | 4 Days Onsite</strong></p><p><strong>$120,000–$140,000 Base Salary (Stretch) + Bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Financial Services is partnering with a <strong>highly respected and rapidly growing investment firm in the East Bay</strong> on a Senior Fund Accountant opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone coming from <strong>hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, fund accounting, tax, finance, or investment operations</strong> who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants a role with broad exposure across the investment platform.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a highly visible role with significant variety, autonomy, and opportunity to make an impact. The responsibilities can evolve based on your experience and strengths, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex operational, financial, and project-based initiatives.</p><p>You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners and have exposure to multiple investment structures, including open-ended funds and venture capital funds.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day <strong>investment and fund operations</strong> for open-ended investment funds.</li><li>Reconcile trades, positions, cash, and other investment activity between internal records and external service providers.</li><li>Partner with fund administrators, custodians, brokers, and other external partners to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely processing.</li><li>Support the full trade lifecycle, including settlements, corporate actions, cash movements, and related operational activities.</li><li>Assist with operational and financial processes across additional fund structures, including venture capital funds.</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Take ownership of ad hoc projects and special initiatives across the firm.</li><li>Work independently while collaborating closely with a highly experienced and knowledgeable team.</li><li>Grow the scope of the role based on your background, interests, and ability to take on new challenges.</li></ul><p><br></p>