<p><strong>Data Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading food manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking a Data Engineer to support enterprise data initiatives and drive business intelligence capabilities. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company serves a large network of customers through innovative operations, quality-focused processes, and data-driven decision making. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where technology and analytics play a critical role in business growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that support reporting, analytics, and business operations. This role will partner closely with analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing or food production environments and possesses strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL development, cloud technologies, and reporting platforms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT data pipelines.</li><li>Build and optimize data workflows that consolidate information from multiple business systems.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate data requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Develop and maintain data models and warehouse structures to support reporting and analytics.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data pipelines to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability.</li><li>Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance, scalability, and reliability.</li><li>Support business intelligence initiatives by delivering clean, trusted datasets for reporting and dashboards.</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation for data architecture, processes, and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to drive data-driven decision making.</li><li>Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: On-site for the first 90 days, transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter</li><li>Join a team of analytics professionals supporting enterprise reporting and data initiatives</li><li>Opportunity to have a direct impact on operational and business performance through data solutions</li></ul>
<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><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid, agile engagement with a higher education client in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate builds relationships quickly, is comfortable approaching senior stakeholders and unfamiliar teams across multiple university departments, and can gather requirements in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments (Admissions, Advancement, Marketing, IT, Student Services, etc.) to elicit and document requirements.</li><li>Proactively engage new/unfamiliar stakeholders to build rapport and gather accurate requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and working sessions; translate requirements into user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria within an Agile framework.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Owners and dev teams to groom and prioritize the backlog.</li><li>Write/validate SQL queries to support analysis and requirement validation.</li><li>Support UAT and produce clear documentation (BRDs, process maps) for technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Billing Analyst to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on billing accuracy, payroll and timekeeping review, and financial analysis that supports timely invoicing and reliable reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work across departments to resolve discrepancies and improve operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and finalize client invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and established billing timelines.</p><p>• Review billing activity against timesheets, payroll records, project data, and receivables to confirm that charges are supported and correctly recorded.</p><p>• Track uninvoiced work, identify missing items, and follow up to ensure all eligible revenue is captured.</p><p>• Examine timecards, employee assignments, and pay-related details to detect errors before payroll is processed.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations across billing, payroll, accounts receivable, and timekeeping data to maintain consistency across systems.</p><p>• Investigate exceptions and discrepancies related to billing, payroll, or time entry, then coordinate corrections with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain billing schedules, client documentation, purchase orders, contracts, and other records required to meet customer-specific invoicing standards.</p><p>• Prepare recurring analyses and reports on utilization, variances, unbilled revenue, and related financial metrics for leadership review.</p><p>• Communicate with clients, project leaders, and internal teams to address questions, resolve issues, and support efficient financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLEASE DO NOT CALL INTO THE OFFICE, WE WILL REACH OUT TO ALL VIABLE CANDIDATES***</strong></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
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Inventory Analyst to support a transport-related business in Whittier, California through a Contract engagement. This role will focus on improving inventory visibility, strengthening cost analysis, and providing financial insight that supports pricing and operational decisions. The position begins on a part-time schedule of three days per week, with Friday required, and may expand based on business needs. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can work independently, organize complex inventory data, and bring structure to existing reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze inventory records across internally maintained files and accounting data to improve accuracy and reporting reliability.<br>• Review product cost information and develop structured costing support for bid submissions and larger customer orders.<br>• Perform inventory-related financial analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring corrective action.<br>• Reconcile inventory data with QuickBooks records and help strengthen consistency between operational and financial information.<br>• Conduct inventory audits and variance reviews to support better control over stock levels and material valuation.<br>• Assist with standard costing setup, cost center organization, and account mapping as part of broader operational finance needs.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses for leadership related to inventory performance, margins, and cost behavior.<br>• Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to document current inventory processes and recommend practical improvements.