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12 results for Budget Analyst in Riverside, CA

Financial Analyst
  • Pasadena, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <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 email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </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&#39;s financial performance.</p><p>·        Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&amp;Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Banning, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.<br>• Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs.<br>• Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities.<br>• Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations.<br>• 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/Manager
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.</p><p>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.</p><p>• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.</p><p>• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.</p><p>• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities.<br>• Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance.<br>• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes.<br>• Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making.<br>• Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans.<br>• Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit.<br>• Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources.<br>• Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight.<br>• Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies.<br>• Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing activities and provide financial insight that supports manufacturing and operational decisions in Los Angeles, California. This position works closely with finance, operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering to strengthen cost visibility, improve reporting accuracy, and support sound business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of standard costs for current and newly introduced products, including detailed cost roll-up analysis.<br>• Partner across finance, operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain to refine costing methods and strengthen financial reporting processes.<br>• Review inventory valuation regularly to ensure costing accuracy and alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.<br>• Evaluate production and manufacturing variances, identify underlying drivers, and recommend actions to improve cost performance.<br>• Prepare margin reviews, profitability studies, and other cost-based analyses that support pricing and operational decision-making.<br>• Build financial models and reporting tools that highlight trends, business risks, and opportunities affecting product and manufacturing costs.<br>• Support inventory reconciliation activities, physical count processes, reserve analysis, and review of excess or obsolete stock exposure.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing and operating expenses, including analysis of actual results against plan.<br>• Produce monthly cost reports and assist with period-end close activities, audit support, and compliance with accounting policies.<br>• Use ERP and related financial systems, including NetSuite when applicable, to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and cost accounting processes.
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Grant Analyst
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24.7 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Grant Analyst to support grant-related operations for an organization in California. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage funding documentation, maintain accurate records, and help ensure compliance across federal and government grant activities. The role requires strong analytical ability, precision with numeric data, and the capacity to handle a high volume of administrative and financial information in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee grant administration activities from initial documentation through ongoing tracking and reporting to support program and funding requirements.<br>• Review grant records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable federal and government funding guidelines.<br>• Maintain detailed financial and administrative grant data, including large volumes of numeric entries, with a high level of precision.<br>• Reconcile grant-related information across internal records and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.<br>• Prepare and update reports, spreadsheets, and status summaries that help monitor awards, expenditures, and compliance deadlines.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required materials, verify funding details, and support timely submission of grant-related information.<br>• Assist with grant accounting functions by organizing financial data, tracking allocations, and supporting audit-ready documentation.<br>• Support process improvements within grant operations by identifying inefficiencies and helping maintain consistent recordkeeping practices.
  • 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z
Operations Analyst
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>NOW HIRING: MANAGER, OPERATIONS ANALYTICS</p><p><br></p><p>An established, high-volume distribution organization is seeking a Manager, Operations Analytics with a strong finance and supply chain background to support operational performance, financial planning, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Reporting to senior production planning leadership, this role will oversee a small team of financial analysts while partnering with leaders across multiple departments. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and financial skills with a collaborative leadership style, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, developing talent, improving processes, and contributing directly to business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p><strong>Financial &amp; Operational Analysis:</strong> Analyze operational and financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions.</p><p><strong>Supply Chain Finance:</strong> Support financial planning and analysis related to supply chain operations, distribution, production planning, and resource utilization.</p><p><strong>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting:</strong> Assist with financial forecasts, budgets, expense analysis, and performance projections.</p><p><strong>KPI &amp; Performance Reporting:</strong> Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators to measure operational and financial results.</p><p><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Evaluate actual results against budgets, forecasts, and operational targets; communicate findings and recommend corrective actions.</p><p><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 2–3 financial analysts, establishing priorities and ensuring timely execution.</p><p><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership:</strong> Collaborate with managers, supervisors, directors, and executive leadership to understand business needs and deliver meaningful financial analysis.</p><p><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting, streamline analytical processes, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><strong>Strategic Decision Support:</strong> Translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for leadership.</p><p><strong>Project Ownership:</strong> Take initiative on key projects, manage competing priorities, and drive deliverables to completion.</p><p><br></p><p>INTERESTED?</p><p>If you have a background in supply chain finance, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to lead and influence others, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Submit your resume for confidential consideration.</strong></p>
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
IT Analyst
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Business Systems Analyst
  • Suite 2040, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a hands-on Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a high-impact enterprise systems initiative centered on ADP WFN deployment and optimization, with integration touchpoints across NetSuite ERP and Concur. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a contract-to-permanent role. <br> This position is ideal for a systems detail oriented who thrives in a lean environment, can work independently, and is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of business systems work—from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, documentation, training, and go-live support. This is not a pure project management or oversight role; we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and execute. <br> Key Responsibilities Lead business systems analysis for the Concur deployment, including requirements gathering, current-state and future-state process mapping, and configuration validation against business requirements Own the overall test strategy and execution, including test plans, test scripts, UAT coordination, defect tracking and triage, and regression testing through go-live Produce and maintain critical project and operational documentation Support integration testing between Concur and NetSuite, as well ADP WFN Partner closely with IT and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configuration and validated test coverage Perform hands-on configuration work directly within supported systems Drive change management activities, including stakeholder support and end-user training Ensure systems and changes align with compliance, audit, and control requirements, including SOX-related considerations
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Data Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.</p><p>• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.</p><p>• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.</p><p>• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.</p><p>• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Grants Accountant
  • Banning, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 72000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z