We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist to help guide planning, reporting, and performance analysis for our team. This on-site role will support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning while turning financial and operational data into clear business insights. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and refine detailed financial models that support the annual budget, recurring forecasts, and longer-term strategic planning efforts.<br>• Review financial performance against established plans, investigate key variances, and summarize conclusions for business leaders.<br>• Develop recurring monthly reporting materials that give leadership and operational teams a clear view of results and trends.<br>• Partner with department leaders to connect financial targets with operating priorities and execution plans.<br>• Analyze information from accounting and operational sources to identify meaningful performance indicators and answer business questions.<br>• Conduct special analyses that inform decision-making, evaluate opportunities, and support strategic initiatives.<br>• Create presentation materials for executive discussions, business reviews, and other planning or analytical meetings, translating data into a clear narrative.<br>• Assist with required organizational reports, business plans, survey responses, and other external deliverables.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve reporting workflows and increase efficiency through process enhancement and automation.
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>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 apply today!</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 dedicated Finance Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this long-term contract role, you will provide essential support to the Finance Team through administrative and accounting tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization while enhancing your financial and organizational skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and update general ledger schedules, reconcile bank accounts, and assist with general ledger reconciliations.<br>• Create and maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets to track payments, vendor invoices, and volunteer hours.<br>• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.<br>• Input approved journal entries into the accounting system and maintain a detailed journal entry log.<br>• Organize and manage check files, journal entry files, and other financial records.<br>• Provide backup support for the cash receipts process when needed.<br>• Assist in generating financial reports and ensure data accuracy.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to financial regulations.<br>• Perform other administrative and financial tasks as assigned to support the Finance Team.