<p>Patricia Wesson with Robert Half is searching for a Financial Analyst / Cost Analyst to join my client's team in the southern Portland Metro Market. This role focuses on translating financial and operational data into meaningful analysis that supports planning, cost control, and business performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound knowledge of manufacturing finance, and the ability to communicate insights clearly across cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ability to switch gears in a fast-paced environment and work closely with operations </li><li>Manufacturing experience and Cost Accounting understanding/experience</li><li>Balance sheets, income statements, journal entries, financial analysis, reporting, COGS, BOMs, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and financial controls, business partnership and process improvement, inventory, and overhead absorption</li><li>Large ERP exposure ideal </li><li>Create recurring financial reports and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual results to highlight performance trends and business drivers.</li><li>Examine revenue, spending, margins, and overall profitability, and explain differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.</li><li>Build financial models, performance dashboards, and management summaries that support strategic planning and day-to-day decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by preparing analysis, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Evaluate product and manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and other operating expenses, to improve cost visibility and accuracy.</li><li>Review cost variances such as purchase price, usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, and identify root causes with operational partners.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting by developing cost assumptions tied to production levels, pricing, labor needs, and other business conditions.</li><li>Analyze inventory activity, valuation, reserves, and reconciliation issues while assisting with cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, and audit support.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, procurement, and accounting teams to assess profitability, strengthen controls, and recommend process improvements that enhance financial performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Patricia Wesson with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013536558</p>
<p>Sue Sumrell is recruiting for a Senior FP&A Analyst | High-Impact Strategic Finance Opportunity - Ready to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner?</p><p><strong>Candidates must be located in the Portland metro area - no exceptions!</strong></p><p>An established, growth-oriented organization is adding a Senior FP&A Analyst to its corporate finance team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and deliver analysis that reaches the executive team and Board of Directors.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will: </p><p> ✅ Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning initiatives</p><p> ✅ Build sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses</p><p> ✅ Create executive and Board-level reporting and presentations</p><p> ✅ Deliver actionable insights that drive business performance</p><p> ✅ Improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, and forecasting accuracy</p><p> ✅ Partner with leaders across the organization on strategic initiatives</p><p><br></p><p>What makes this opportunity compelling? • Newly created role with room for growth</p><p> • High visibility with executive leadership and the Board</p><p> • Opportunity to influence key strategic decisions</p><p> • Collaborative team with strong tenure and mentorship potential</p><p> • Hybrid work environment in the Vancouver, WA area</p><p> • Excellent benefits and unique long-term perks</p><p><br></p><p>If you're looking for a role where your analysis drives decisions rather than just reports results, let's connect. Please email your resume directly to [email protected]</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Kayla Lovell</strong> with <em>Robert Half Finance & Accounting</em> is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an Internal Auditor.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional seeking exposure to a variety of business functions, processes, and risk areas within a complex organization. The Internal Auditor will join a collaborative internal audit team, leading risk-focused reviews across the organization and working closely with leaders in a variety of functions. This position is hybrid in the greater Portland area. Travel to company locations will be required.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Internal Auditor will play a key role in assessing risk, strengthening internal controls, and delivering practical recommendations that improve compliance and operational performance. The position offers meaningful interaction with management and stakeholders across the organization, along with strong support for professional development and long-term career growth. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable digging into processes and data and communicating findings clearly and constructively.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead risk-based audit engagements across the organization, covering operational, compliance, and internal control areas.</li><li>Evaluate business processes and control structures to confirm risks are well managed and policies are consistently followed.</li><li>Perform audit testing through interviews, walkthroughs, documentation review, and data analysis.</li><li>Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve performance or compliance.</li><li>Prepare clear workpapers and contribute to reports summarizing findings, risk implications, and recommendations.</li><li>Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders in a clear, constructive way.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to promote strong governance and a healthy control environment.</li><li>Support a variety of audit and compliance-related projects while continuing to develop technical and business expertise.</li></ul><p><strong>For confidential consideration, contact Kayla Lovell with Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Reference Job Order #03600-0013529227</strong></p>