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 an experienced Financial Analyst to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California. This role partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen planning, reporting, and cost analysis across the business. The position is ideal for someone who can turn operational and financial data into clear insights that support sound decisions, accurate forecasting, and compliance with accounting expectations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor program revenue and profitability trends, and deliver clear reporting that highlights performance drivers and margin movement.<br>• Partner with managers to develop forecasts, annual operating budgets, and long-range financial plans that align with business objectives.<br>• Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting by preparing analyses that support leadership review and decision-making.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and historical trends, and recommend actions to address risks or capture opportunities.<br>• Lead gross margin analytics during month-end activities, including cost reviews and related financial assessments.<br>• Support inventory control efforts by validating standard costs, researching zero-cost items, resolving negative quantity issues, and preparing excess and obsolete inventory analysis.<br>• Prepare recurring labor and cost reports, maintain periodic cost roll updates, and help ensure work orders are completed on schedule.<br>• Assist with proposal pricing, hardware costing, contract-specific cost reporting, month-end close tasks, and balance sheet reconciliations.
<p>We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting financial operations, providing insights, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and experience with business systems. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain the annual budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly forecasts and weekly financial updates to provide timely insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Execute month-end close procedures, including reconciliation and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive monthly financial reports to summarize performance and highlight key trends.</p><p>• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to address business needs and support strategic planning.</p><p>• Evaluate and test internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve cash flow processes.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functionalities to optimize financial models and streamline reporting.</p><p>• Leverage knowledge of business systems to enhance efficiency in financial operations.</p>
<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 detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Tustin, California. This role involves analyzing financial data, generating reports, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure the organization meets its financial goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting systems and a strong ability to interpret complex data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare accurate financial reports using tools such as Crystal Reports and other reporting platforms.<br>• Implement and optimize accounting software systems to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards.<br>• Manage budget processes, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures.<br>• Perform data mining techniques to extract valuable insights for financial planning.<br>• Support capital management strategies to optimize resource allocation.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.<br>• Ensure accurate accrual accounting practices are maintained.<br>• Assist in the evaluation and improvement of CRM systems related to financial operations.
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.