<p>A growing manufacturing company in Valley Center is hiring a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support financial planning, cost analysis, and operational reporting. This is a <strong>high-visibility role</strong> working closely with accounting and operations teams to drive data-backed decision making. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build strong experience in <strong>FP&A, cost accounting, and financial modeling</strong> within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain <strong>financial models, forecasts, and budgets</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>variance analysis</strong> (budget vs. actuals)</li><li>Analyze <strong>cost of goods sold (COGS)</strong> and operational expenses</li><li>Partner with operations on <strong>inventory and production reporting</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>monthly financial reports and KPI dashboards</strong></li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> and financial planning processes</li><li>Identify trends and provide <strong>actionable financial insights</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>