<p>The Sr. Financial Analyst with automation expertise is responsible for advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while leveraging automation tools to streamline and enhance processes. This role will identify opportunities for efficiencies, lead automation initiatives, and support strategic decision-making with accurate, timely financial insights. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical abilities with hands-on experience implementing automation solutions within finance operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to support business objectives.</li><li>Drive automation of financial reporting, data collection, and analytical processes using relevant platforms and technologies.</li><li>Develop and maintain dashboards and automated models for monitoring key performance indicators.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity within the finance organization.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and synthesize data, supporting both routine and ad hoc reporting needs.</li><li>Participate in or lead automation-focused projects within finance, working closely with IT and business stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in reporting and analysis activities.</li><li>Present complex financial findings to executive leadership in a clear, actionable manner.</li></ul>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our client's in Morgan Hill, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategies and delivering actionable insights that drive organizational success. You will collaborate across departments to optimize planning, reporting, and analysis processes while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop sophisticated analytical models to assess business performance, forecast trends, and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute short-term and long-term financial planning cycles, including annual budgets and periodic updates, with cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Analyze financial outcomes, explain variances, and prepare customized reports to support leadership decisions.</p><p>• Gather, validate, and synthesize financial and operational data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.</p><p>• Serve as a finance partner for budget owners, offering guidance on spending and comparing actual results to planned expectations.</p><p>• Conduct profitability analyses for products and portfolios to inform strategic priorities.</p><p>• Lead enterprise-level financial planning outputs, working closely with accounting teams to ensure data integrity and accurate accruals.</p><p>• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance reporting systems, automate processes, and improve business intelligence tools.</p><p>• Contribute to company-wide planning deliverables, including operating plans, rolling forecasts, and performance updates.</p><p>• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives, providing financial expertise and ensuring disciplined project execution.</p>
