We are looking for a Business Analytics/Data Analyst to support finance and operations through in-depth analysis of complex business data in Santa Ana, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity expected to run 3 to 6 months, with a hybrid schedule that includes two days onsite each week. The person in this role will translate large datasets into practical reporting, performance insights, and decision support for leadership while working closely with finance and technology stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather, extract, and organize high-volume financial and operational information from core business systems for analysis and reporting.<br>• Create and refine SQL queries, including developing new queries when needed to access and structure data effectively.<br>• Build dashboards, recurring reports, and visual reporting tools in Power BI and other reporting platforms to support leadership decisions.<br>• Perform advanced analysis and spreadsheet modeling in Excel to evaluate trends, productivity, and business performance.<br>• Develop analytical models tied to operational outcomes such as project costs, workforce efficiency, and employee-related returns.<br>• Deliver custom financial and operational insights on an ad hoc basis for finance leaders and other business stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with technology partners to improve data access, reporting reliability, and analytical workflows across systems.<br>• Interpret datasets through an accounting and finance lens to ensure reporting aligns with business and financial meaning.<br>• Recreate or rebuild important reporting logic and query-based outputs when legacy processes are not readily available.
<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>
<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>
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
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>We are looking for a detail-oriented purchasing card processor to support daily financial operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can work accurately under deadlines, apply sound judgment, and coordinate effectively with teams across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to card administration, transaction review, reconciliation activities, and process documentation while building strong relationships with department leaders and executive stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer corporate card programs by setting up user profiles, issuing cards, and maintaining accurate account balances and related records.</p><p>• Configure account and profile settings, including merchant category controls, and review transaction activity for appropriateness and policy alignment.</p><p>• Support monthly reconciliation activities by updating system records, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, and communicating status or discrepancies to relevant teams.</p><p>• Conduct internal and external transaction audits by gathering supporting documentation and ensuring required information is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day financial operations while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and government regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments and executive leadership to address inquiries, share updates, and support timely resolution of card and expense-related matters.</p><p>• Create clear process guides and reference materials to help document procedures and support onboarding or cross-training efforts.</p><p>• Use internal ticketing and learning platforms, including Gehira and Canva, to manage requests and contribute to knowledge sharing for new team members.</p><p>• Provide guidance in select areas by helping train colleagues and serving as a resource on established card administration processe</p>
<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>A well-established Carlsbad company is looking for a <strong>Data Entry Specialist</strong> to join its business operations team. This is a step up from traditional data entry and is a great fit for someone who has developed strong administrative skills and is ready to take on more responsibility around <strong>data quality, reporting, and system maintenance</strong>.</p><p>The person in this role will work with large amounts of business and financial information, making sure records are entered correctly, discrepancies are investigated, and internal systems stay clean and organized. You’ll partner with accounting, operations, and administrative teams and become a key resource for keeping information moving accurately throughout the organization.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Enter, update, and maintain high volumes of business and financial data</li><li>Review source documents and system records for accuracy</li><li>Perform data validation and quality-control checks</li><li>Research discrepancies and determine the appropriate corrections</li><li>Maintain customer, vendor, employee, and transaction records</li><li>Assist with database cleanup and ongoing data maintenance</li><li>Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets used for tracking and reporting</li><li>Sort, filter, organize, and reconcile information across multiple data sources</li><li>Prepare recurring reports for internal teams</li><li>Track outstanding information and follow up with appropriate departments</li><li>Assist with invoice, payment, purchasing, or operational data as needed</li><li>Maintain organized electronic documentation</li><li>Help identify opportunities to improve data-entry procedures</li><li>Handle sensitive business information with discretion</li><li>Support special projects involving data collection, cleanup, and analysis</li></ul>
<p>ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:</p><p>The organization is dedicated to connecting communities and improving everyday life through reliable and efficient services. Its vision is to be a leading provider of innovative, high-performing solutions within a multi-modal network that enhances the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the diverse communities it serves.</p><p>As an organization, employees are guided by the following principles:</p><p>• Consider the customer first in decision-making by being of service to others</p><p>• Operate with integrity—especially when no one is watching</p><p>• Embrace new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance processes</p><p>• Be proactive and take personal ownership, especially when challenges arise</p><p>• Cultivate the potential of every employee through development and training</p><p><br></p><p>JOB SUMMARY:</p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist delivers critical analytical support to the procurement function by analyzing data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights to improve purchasing strategies.</p><p>This role conducts financial and spend analysis, generates reports related to key performance indicators (KPIs), and supports internal reporting requirements. Additionally, the position is responsible for purchasing activities, including handling purchase requisitions, soliciting vendor quotes, and procuring materials, supplies, and services in compliance with applicable procurement policies and regulations.</p><p>The role also performs administrative duties to support departmental operations and ensure efficient workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and track metrics and analytical tools to evaluate KPIs and identify trends and insights for decision-making</p><p>• Collect and analyze procurement data to improve purchasing decisions, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p>• Create reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations to provide leadership with actionable insights</p><p>• Track contract expirations, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and policies</p><p>• Support contract negotiations and monitor vendor performance to enhance accountability and service quality</p><p>• Provide administrative support to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and smooth operations</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies and systems (e.g., ERP implementations)</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></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>