We are looking for an FP&A Manager to lead finance process automation and strengthen the connection between operational data, accounting activity, and executive reporting in Montebello, California. This role will shape scalable workflows that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and deliver timely financial insight for business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong planning and analysis expertise along with hands-on experience improving systems, reporting structures, and cross-functional finance operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead automation initiatives that connect operational inputs such as orders, shipments, and billing activity to accounting, financial analysis, and leadership reporting with minimal manual handling.<br>• Manage the flow of data between business platforms and finance applications to ensure transactions are captured accurately, validated appropriately, and available for downstream settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.<br>• Direct the enhancement of finance tools and automated workflows across core processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, settlements, and month-end close.<br>• Build and maintain a prioritized automation roadmap by evaluating business value, implementation risk, and complexity, while keeping stakeholders informed on progress and upcoming delivery phases.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define requirements, design process solutions, oversee implementation activities, support go-live readiness, and stabilize production performance after launch.<br>• Drive broader adoption of automation practices by encouraging process improvement, identifying new opportunities for efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual finance tasks.<br>• Automate settlement and accounting activities such as rate calculations, invoice creation, dispute resolution, payment processing, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and close-related workflows while supporting compliance requirements.<br>• Develop automated reporting pipelines and executive dashboards that provide timely visibility into profit and loss, cost drivers, productivity, volume trends, and other key performance indicators.<br>• Review end-to-end business and finance workflows to identify inefficiencies, remove unnecessary steps, standardize procedures, document controls, and recommend measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, and audit readiness.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an motivated Interim Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to provide financial planning, reporting, and analytical leadership for a television distribution studio client based in Los Anageles. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on finance specialist who can guide budgeting cycles, deliver decision-ready insights, and maintain consistency during a period of organizational transition. The role will partner with leaders across finance and operational teams to support accurate reporting, thoughtful forecasting, and timely executive visibility into business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance review activities for the television distribution business, ensuring plans are well supported and regularly updated.</p><p>• Produce management reports, dashboards, and financial analyses that help executives evaluate results, risks, and emerging business trends.</p><p>• Assess detailed financial information and translate findings into clear recommendations for leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Work closely with Accounting, Production Finance, and Content Strategy teams to align assumptions, validate data, and strengthen overall reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by comparing actual performance to forecasts and preparing concise variance explanations.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements to planning and reporting workflows to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.</p><p>• Develop ad hoc models, scenario analyses, and business cases in response to leadership requests and shifting priorities.</p><p>• Maintain organized documentation and support strong internal controls across financial planning and reporting activities.</p><p>• Facilitate an orderly handoff of responsibilities and knowledge to permanent or internal team members at the conclusion of the engagement.</p>
We are looking for a strategic finance specialist to support commercial decision-making for a manufacturing business in California. This position will work closely with sales and cross-functional leaders to evaluate performance, strengthen forecasting, and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitable growth. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A capability along with hands-on experience analyzing pricing, product performance, and customer profitability in a product-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with sales leadership to deliver financial insight that supports revenue planning, customer strategy, and profitable growth initiatives.<br>• Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial models that measure commercial performance and guide business decisions.<br>• Analyze pricing trends, gross margin results, and profitability by customer and product to highlight risks and opportunities.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and key business drivers for leadership review.<br>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to connect commercial plans with inventory levels, cost impacts, and operational outcomes.<br>• Evaluate variances against plan, forecast, and prior periods, and explain results through clear financial narratives and data-driven recommendations.<br>• Support decision-making with detailed modeling and data analysis related to product mix, volume changes, and business performance scenarios.<br>• Contribute to financial planning processes by improving reporting quality, streamlining analysis, and ensuring alignment across functional teams.
<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>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title: Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid 3 days in office</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing company in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting financial planning and analysis initiatives. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for <strong>financial analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and data analytics</strong> to support strategic business decisions and operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making</li><li>Develop and maintain forecasting models and budgeting processes</li><li>Build and enhance financial models for business performance and investment analysis</li><li>Analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights for leadership</li><li>Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management</li><li>Assist with variance analysis, trend analysis, and ad hoc financial projects</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams</li><li>Support process improvements related to financial reporting and analytics</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team.</strong> This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the <em>why</em> behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.</p><p>This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of <strong>FP&A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis</strong> rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
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.
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven decision-making through insightful reporting, modeling, and performance analysis for an entertainment company. This is a fully remote This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can interpret financial results, uncover trends in complex data, and translate findings into clear business recommendations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to planning activities, evaluate financial performance, and deliver timely analysis that supports operational and strategic goals. Candidate must have experience with royalties. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning initiatives.</p><p>• Examine financial results and identify key drivers behind monthly, quarterly, and annual performance changes.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc analyses to answer business questions, assess financial impact, and support leadership decisions.</p><p>• Review actuals against forecasts and budgets, highlighting variances and explaining underlying causes.</p><p>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover meaningful trends and risks.</p><p>• Create reports and presentations that communicate financial insights clearly to stakeholders and business partners.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the quality of financial analysis.</p><p>• Monitor financial metrics and recommend actions that enhance performance, efficiency, and cost visibility.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.</p><p>• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.</p><p>• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</p><p>• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.</p><p>• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.</p>
We are looking for an experienced financial planning and analysis leader to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This role will shape budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning while delivering clear financial insights that support strategic decisions across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead company-wide budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans to support business objectives.<br>• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance, growth opportunities, and operational decisions across functions.<br>• Analyze results against budget and forecast expectations, then present meaningful conclusions and recommendations to leadership.<br>• Work closely with department leaders to connect spending plans with strategic priorities and resource allocation decisions.<br>• Monitor key financial and operating metrics, providing regular reporting that highlights trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Support product launches, pricing decisions, and expansion initiatives through scenario analysis and business case modeling.<br>• Prepare executive and board-facing materials that summarize financial performance and translate complex information into clear takeaways.<br>• Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and dashboard capabilities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.