<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>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support business decision-making through insightful analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling for a fully remote position supporting an entertainment firm. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can translate complex data into clear recommendations, evaluate performance trends, and respond effectively to evolving business needs. The role offers the opportunity to partner with stakeholders on planning, reporting, and targeted analyses that improve financial visibility and operational outcomes. The ideal candidate will have revenue allocation experience and should have some experience supervising or overseeing other analysts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to assess business performance, forecast results, and support strategic planning.</p><p>• Examine budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain underlying drivers to stakeholders.</p><p>• Produce ad hoc analyses that address emerging business questions and help leadership make informed decisions.</p><p>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial reports that summarize findings in a clear and actionable manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect inputs, validate assumptions, and improve the accuracy of financial insights.</p><p>• Monitor financial metrics and recommend areas for cost control, efficiency gains, and performance improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced BSA/AML Auditor to support a Financial Services organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating the quality and effectiveness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance controls through detailed review and analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in compliance testing, regulatory oversight, and audit documentation, along with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and communicate practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed quality assurance reviews of transaction monitoring alerts, case investigations, and regulatory submissions to evaluate completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Assess compliance activities against internal procedures and relevant regulatory expectations related to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and broader financial crimes controls.<br>• Document observations, summarize findings, and develop clear written reports that highlight control weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.<br>• Provide actionable feedback to compliance and operational teams to strengthen investigation quality, reporting practices, and adherence to established requirements.<br>• Analyze trends across reviewed work to identify recurring issues, root causes, and areas requiring remediation or additional oversight.<br>• Support audit and compliance testing efforts by maintaining organized workpapers, evidence files, and review documentation suitable for internal and external examination.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across compliance, audit, and operations to promote consistent execution of quality standards and regulatory obligations.<br>• Contribute to procedural improvements by recommending updates to workflows, review methodologies, and control practices based on assessment results.
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><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Lead Business Systems Analyst</p><p> </p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading public-sector organization based in Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality services to its community through innovation, transparency, and operational excellence. The organization leverages modern technology solutions to enhance service delivery, improve internal processes, and support data-driven decision-making across departments.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Lead Business Systems Analyst serves as a strategic partner bridging business needs and technology solutions. This role leads large-scale system initiatives, drives process improvements, and ensures business applications are optimized for performance and user experience. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this position plays a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps and delivering impactful solutions that support organizational objectives while overseeing a small team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead business systems initiatives, serving as a primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into functional specifications and user stories</li><li>Oversee system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements across enterprise applications</li><li>Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and contract oversight</li><li>Configure, test, and support enterprise software systems to ensure reliability and performance</li><li>Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement optimization strategies</li><li>Facilitate training sessions and develop documentation to support end users and self-service capabilities</li><li>Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to a team of 3–4 direct reports</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>$120,000 – $140,000</li><li>Competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and certification support</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Position includes oversight of a small team (3–4 direct reports)</li><li>May require occasional evenings or weekend support for critical system needs</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level systems and initiatives</li><li>Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents</li><li>Background Screening Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a comprehensive background check, consistent with applicable law</li></ul>
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.