16 Results for Entry Level Financial Analyst Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Financial/Operations Analyst

Moreno Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 94000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial/Operations Analyst to support data-driven decision-making for a retail operation in Moreno Valley, California. This role focuses on interpreting financial and operational performance, identifying trends, and delivering insights that improve efficiency and business results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across retail business functions. • Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models that support planning, forecasting, and day-to-day operational decisions. • Perform ad hoc analysis to answer business questions, evaluate outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. • Investigate variances between actual results and forecasts or budgets, explaining key drivers and highlighting areas that require attention. • Use data mining techniques and visualization tools such as Tableau to turn complex information into clear, useful insights. • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, improve reporting accuracy, and support process efficiency initiatives. • Prepare concise summaries and presentations that communicate analytical findings to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Finanial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions. Responsibilities:• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans. • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage. • Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks. • Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership. • Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Banning, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
82000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment. Responsibilities: • Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning. • Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders. • Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making. • Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs. • Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. • Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities. • Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations. • Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

FINANCIAL ANALYST FP&A & BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
If you like numbers but REALLY want to understand the story behind them, keep reading.A high-growth North County organization is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its finance team and help turn financial data into information leadership can actually use.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, asking “why did this change?”, and connecting financial results to what's happening throughout the business. Rather than spending your entire day focused on traditional accounting transactions, you'll work across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business performance. You'll partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business and plenty of opportunity to grow.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports.</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, gross margin, and operating expense variances.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models used for business planning.</li><li>Track departmental spending and identify significant trends.</li><li>Develop recurring KPI dashboards and reporting packages.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to understand financial performance.</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense forecasting.</li><li>Support month-end analysis, accrual review, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear business takeaways.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Assist with special projects involving pricing, profitability, headcount, and operational performance.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Moreno Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support strategic and operational decision-making for a well-established organization in Moreno Valley, California. This role will translate financial data into clear insights, guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and help leaders improve performance across key business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced reporting capabilities, and a background partnering with both finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends. Responsibilities: • Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities. • Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance. • Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes. • Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making. • Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans. • Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit. • Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources. • Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight. • Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies. • Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Business Analytics/Data Analyst

Santa Ana, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Gather, extract, and organize high-volume financial and operational information from core business systems for analysis and reporting. • Create and refine SQL queries, including developing new queries when needed to access and structure data effectively. • Build dashboards, recurring reports, and visual reporting tools in Power BI and other reporting platforms to support leadership decisions. • Perform advanced analysis and spreadsheet modeling in Excel to evaluate trends, productivity, and business performance. • Develop analytical models tied to operational outcomes such as project costs, workforce efficiency, and employee-related returns. • Deliver custom financial and operational insights on an ad hoc basis for finance leaders and other business stakeholders. • Collaborate with technology partners to improve data access, reporting reliability, and analytical workflows across systems. • Interpret datasets through an accounting and finance lens to ensure reporting aligns with business and financial meaning. • Recreate or rebuild important reporting logic and query-based outputs when legacy processes are not readily available.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

IT Analyst

Fountain Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to support approximately 300 employees across seven locations in an all-Windows environment consisting of roughly 350 computers. This is a hands-on, support-focused role with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, desktop support, and help desk operations. <ul><li>Provision, configure, and deploy Windows desktops and computers using Microsoft Intune.</li><li>Package, configure, test, and deploy applications through Intune.</li><li>Create, configure, and maintain Intune device policies and endpoint management settings.</li><li>Deploy and manage printers across user devices through Intune.</li><li>Administer mobile device management (MDM), including device enrollment, configuration, and policy enforcement.</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, application, and endpoint-related issues.</li><li>Respond to service tickets, prioritize requests, and work efficiently to reduce an existing backlog of 100+ tickets.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

IAM Analyst

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
37 - 40 USD / Hourly
EMAIL: VALERIE.MONTOYA@RHT(.COM) for immediate consideration Robert Half is seeking an IAM Analyst to support day-to-day identity and access management operations across the organization. This role will focus on user provisioning and deprovisioning, access requests, SSO administration, RBAC, audit support, and identity-related ServiceNow requests. The ideal candidate will have experience with Okta and/or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), access management processes, and supporting compliance and security initiatives. This is a 12 month assignment
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Diamond Bar, CA
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Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Data Analyst to support reporting, audience targeting, and data-driven decision-making for a manufacturing organization in Diamond Bar, California. This Long-term Contract position partners closely with business stakeholders to translate operational goals into meaningful reports, reliable datasets, and actionable audience lists. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with SQL and Excel, and the ability to communicate clearly while maintaining high standards for data accuracy. Responsibilities: • Partner with business teams to gather reporting needs, clarify audience outreach objectives, and turn those needs into practical data solutions. • Develop and refine reports, datasets, and audience lists that help stakeholders measure performance and support business priorities. • Write and troubleshoot SQL queries across multiple tables, using joins and backend reporting techniques to extract accurate information. • Pull, validate, and organize data from platforms such as Salesforce and marketing-related systems to support analysis and campaign targeting. • Perform data validation checks and investigate quality issues to improve confidence in reporting outputs and audience segmentation. • Use advanced Excel functions, including PivotTables and lookup formulas, to analyze trends, reconcile data, and present findings clearly. • Build targeted audience segments and list selections based on defined business rules, data attributes, and outreach requirements. • Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners to provide status updates, resolve issues quickly, and ensure deliverables align with expectations.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support operations in Irvine, California through accurate data management and insightful reporting. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining data quality, producing timely analyses, and helping stakeholders review financial and operational information with confidence. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with large datasets, identifying irregular patterns, and using Power BI to turn information into clear business insight. Responsibilities:• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Risk Analyst - Operational

Dana Point, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Operational Risk Analyst to support insurance, claims, and risk management activities for a real estate-focused asset management environment in Dana Point, California. This position plays a key role in protecting the portfolio by strengthening insurance program oversight, improving claim outcomes, and reducing operational exposure across managed properties. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, knowledge of risk transfer practices, and the ability to work closely with leadership, brokers, carriers, and third-party property managers. Responsibilities: • Support the yearly renewal cycle for multiple insurance programs by gathering underwriting information, reviewing coverage details, and helping assess options that improve protection and cost effectiveness. • Oversee property and liability claims from initial notification through closure, coordinating with brokers, insurers, adjusters, and internal stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently. • Organize and review claim documentation such as incident records, photographs, estimates, invoices, and correspondence to ensure complete and timely submissions. • Track litigation, demand response deadlines, coverage positions, and reserve activity, escalating issues when claim handling or insurer performance creates additional risk. • Examine loss trends across the portfolio to identify recurring causes, high-exposure assets, and opportunities to reduce future incidents. • Partner with property management teams to strengthen prevention efforts related to water damage, premises liability, safety, security, and other common property risks. • Review management, vendor, and contractor agreements to confirm appropriate indemnity, insurance, and risk transfer provisions are in place. • Maintain oversight of certificates of insurance for third-party partners, verifying compliance before property access or service activity begins. • Assist with insurance and risk-related audit requests, lender documentation, and transaction due diligence for acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions. • Monitor property management reporting performance, enforce incident escalation standards, and provide risk-focused feedback on recurring operational weaknesses.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Finance Manager

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support business performance and financial decision-making across our North America operations in San Diego, California. This role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on oversight of planning, reporting, and commercial analysis, helping leaders make informed decisions that support growth and profitability. The position will also strengthen financial processes, improve reporting quality, and provide practical insight across revenue, margin, cash flow, and operating performance. Responsibilities: • Serve as a key finance partner to regional leadership by providing financial insight, balanced recommendations, and constructive input on strategic and day-to-day decisions. • Direct the budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycle for North America, ensuring assumptions are well supported and aligned with broader business goals. • Manage commercial finance activities tied to profit and loss performance, including revenue trends, gross margin, customer economics, and business risks. • Lead recurring performance reviews with business stakeholders, highlighting key drivers, areas of concern, and agreed follow-up actions. • Build financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investments, pricing approaches, and resource allocation decisions. • Convert operational and financial data into clear recommendations related to sales performance, cost management, profitability, and cash flow. • Prepare management reporting, forecast updates, budget submissions, and variance commentary in partnership with broader finance teams. • Oversee finance operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll governance to support accuracy, control, and policy compliance. • Identify opportunities to improve reporting and decision support through analytics, automation, and modern finance tools.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Anaheim, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing finance team in Anaheim, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is centered on accounts payable while also contributing to banking activity, document management, reconciliations, and broader accounting support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced transaction environment, and is committed to maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring timely entry, accurate coding, and proper authorization before processing. • Verify invoice details by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Coordinate vendor payment activities, including check, ACH, and wire disbursements, while monitoring open payables and payment timing. • Address vendor and internal department questions by researching discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, approvals, and receiving documentation. • Record daily banking transactions, track cash movement, and assist with identifying and resolving account variances. • Provide support for customer payment posting, cash application, and follow-up on billing or payment issues when needed. • Maintain well-organized digital accounting files by managing electronic documents, applying filing standards, and keeping records accessible for audit and compliance purposes. • Contribute to month-end close tasks, account reconciliations, audit preparation, and other accounting projects as responsibilities expand over time.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Product Analyst

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
47 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Product Analyst to join the Device Experience Team in San Diego, CA for a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This role will help expand the impact of the Nexthink platform by turning support data into actionable insights, improving employee experience, and encouraging adoption across the business. The ideal candidate can connect technical capabilities with business needs, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support a shift toward more proactive end-user support. This role is HYBRID (primarily onsite) in San Diego, CA 92127 Responsibilities:• Act as the primary internal advocate for the Nexthink platform, helping teams understand its value and increase usage across the organization.• Review support and ticketing data to uncover patterns, highlight service improvement opportunities, and recommend proactive solutions.• Work closely with support teams, engineers, and external consulting partners to strengthen the use of platform analytics, automation, and AI-driven features.• Create dashboards and reporting that track platform engagement, licensing efficiency, service improvements, cost benefits, and reductions in support volume.• Lead training sessions, enablement activities, and stakeholder communications to build confidence and adoption among end users and business partners.• Partner with leadership to present measurable outcomes and demonstrate the business impact of the platform investment.• Support regional rollout efforts across the Americas and Europe while helping prepare for broader global expansion.• Bridge business objectives and technical execution by translating user needs into practical recommendations for engineering and support teams.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

16 results for Entry Level Financial Analyst in Murrieta, CA