<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's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title: Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid 3 days in office</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing company in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting financial planning and analysis initiatives. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for <strong>financial analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and data analytics</strong> to support strategic business decisions and operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making</li><li>Develop and maintain forecasting models and budgeting processes</li><li>Build and enhance financial models for business performance and investment analysis</li><li>Analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights for leadership</li><li>Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management</li><li>Assist with variance analysis, trend analysis, and ad hoc financial projects</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams</li><li>Support process improvements related to financial reporting and analytics</li></ul><p><br></p>
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&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
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.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid, agile engagement with a higher education client in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate builds relationships quickly, is comfortable approaching senior stakeholders and unfamiliar teams across multiple university departments, and can gather requirements in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments (Admissions, Advancement, Marketing, IT, Student Services, etc.) to elicit and document requirements.</li><li>Proactively engage new/unfamiliar stakeholders to build rapport and gather accurate requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and working sessions; translate requirements into user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria within an Agile framework.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Owners and dev teams to groom and prioritize the backlog.</li><li>Write/validate SQL queries to support analysis and requirement validation.</li><li>Support UAT and produce clear documentation (BRDs, process maps) for technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:</p><p>The organization is dedicated to connecting communities and improving everyday life through reliable and efficient services. Its vision is to be a leading provider of innovative, high-performing solutions within a multi-modal network that enhances the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the diverse communities it serves.</p><p>As an organization, employees are guided by the following principles:</p><p>• Consider the customer first in decision-making by being of service to others</p><p>• Operate with integrity—especially when no one is watching</p><p>• Embrace new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance processes</p><p>• Be proactive and take personal ownership, especially when challenges arise</p><p>• Cultivate the potential of every employee through development and training</p><p><br></p><p>JOB SUMMARY:</p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist delivers critical analytical support to the procurement function by analyzing data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights to improve purchasing strategies.</p><p>This role conducts financial and spend analysis, generates reports related to key performance indicators (KPIs), and supports internal reporting requirements. Additionally, the position is responsible for purchasing activities, including handling purchase requisitions, soliciting vendor quotes, and procuring materials, supplies, and services in compliance with applicable procurement policies and regulations.</p><p>The role also performs administrative duties to support departmental operations and ensure efficient workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and track metrics and analytical tools to evaluate KPIs and identify trends and insights for decision-making</p><p>• Collect and analyze procurement data to improve purchasing decisions, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p>• Create reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations to provide leadership with actionable insights</p><p>• Track contract expirations, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and policies</p><p>• Support contract negotiations and monitor vendor performance to enhance accountability and service quality</p><p>• Provide administrative support to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and smooth operations</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies and systems (e.g., ERP implementations)</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented purchasing card processor to support daily financial operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can work accurately under deadlines, apply sound judgment, and coordinate effectively with teams across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to card administration, transaction review, reconciliation activities, and process documentation while building strong relationships with department leaders and executive stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer corporate card programs by setting up user profiles, issuing cards, and maintaining accurate account balances and related records.</p><p>• Configure account and profile settings, including merchant category controls, and review transaction activity for appropriateness and policy alignment.</p><p>• Support monthly reconciliation activities by updating system records, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, and communicating status or discrepancies to relevant teams.</p><p>• Conduct internal and external transaction audits by gathering supporting documentation and ensuring required information is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day financial operations while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and government regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments and executive leadership to address inquiries, share updates, and support timely resolution of card and expense-related matters.</p><p>• Create clear process guides and reference materials to help document procedures and support onboarding or cross-training efforts.</p><p>• Use internal ticketing and learning platforms, including Gehira and Canva, to manage requests and contribute to knowledge sharing for new team members.</p><p>• Provide guidance in select areas by helping train colleagues and serving as a resource on established card administration processe</p>
<p>We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to support growth initiatives for a logistics and freight forwarding operation in Riverside, California. This Contract to Permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can generate new business, strengthen client partnerships, and align customer needs with effective transportation solutions. The role combines business development, relationship management, and cross-functional coordination to help expand market presence and deliver long-term value to clients. This will be a direct hire opportunity .</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and carry out targeted outreach strategies to uncover new freight forwarding and logistics opportunities in the market.</p><p>• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline by qualifying prospects, tracking progress, and advancing opportunities through each stage of the cycle.</p><p>• Engage prospective customers through calls, referrals, networking events, and digital channels to create new business conversations.</p><p>• Assess customer shipping requirements, operational pain points, and business goals in order to recommend tailored logistics services.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams such as operations, pricing, and product support to shape client-specific solutions and service proposals.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver quotes, presentations, and commercial recommendations for both prospective and existing accounts.</p><p>• Lead opportunities from initial contact through negotiation, agreement, and onboarding to ensure a successful launch of new business.</p><p>• Develop strong relationships with clients and decision-makers to encourage retention, account growth, and long-term partnership value.</p><p>• Track sales performance, customer activity, and opportunity details accurately while working toward revenue and profitability targets.</p><p>• Represent the organization effectively in client meetings, industry gatherings, and business networking settings to strengthen market visibility.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing company on their search for a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Finance and Business Intelligence to establish and lead a modern reporting and analytics by creating and maintaning AI reports. </p><p><br></p><p>• Build and lead a company-wide Business Intelligence function, delivering scalable analytics, reporting, and strategic finance support across the organization and select affiliated entities.</p><p>• Establish the long-term vision, organizational structure, governance framework, delivery standards, and operating model required to develop a sustainable, high-performing BI capability.</p><p>• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team while fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders to establish priorities, align analytical initiatives with corporate objectives, and allocate resources effectively across strategic projects.</p><p>• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of data-driven decision-making by implementing consistent analytical standards, practical tools, and repeatable best practices across business functions.</p><p>• Lead the organization’s AI-enabled analytics strategy, leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, predictive modeling, automated reporting, and self-service intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Develop and maintain data quality, governance, and support standards to ensure accurate, reliable reporting and responsible use of AI-driven insights and automation.</p><p>• Serve as a strategic corporate finance advisor by translating complex business questions into actionable analytical frameworks, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing insights that support growth, profitability, and operational performance.</p><p>• Sponsor initiatives that streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen performance management, and enhance organizational agility through automation and advanced analytics.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Please email your resume to Lawren Bocock to be confidentially considered for the role</p>
<p><strong>Data Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading food manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking a Data Engineer to support enterprise data initiatives and drive business intelligence capabilities. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company serves a large network of customers through innovative operations, quality-focused processes, and data-driven decision making. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where technology and analytics play a critical role in business growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines that support reporting, analytics, and business operations. This role will partner closely with analysts and cross-functional stakeholders to transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights. The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing or food production environments and possesses strong expertise in data warehousing, ETL development, cloud technologies, and reporting platforms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT data pipelines.</li><li>Build and optimize data workflows that consolidate information from multiple business systems.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders and analysts to translate data requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Develop and maintain data models and warehouse structures to support reporting and analytics.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data pipelines to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability.</li><li>Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance, scalability, and reliability.</li><li>Support business intelligence initiatives by delivering clean, trusted datasets for reporting and dashboards.</li><li>Create and maintain technical documentation for data architecture, processes, and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to drive data-driven decision making.</li><li>Stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: On-site for the first 90 days, transitioning to a hybrid schedule thereafter</li><li>Join a team of analytics professionals supporting enterprise reporting and data initiatives</li><li>Opportunity to have a direct impact on operational and business performance through data solutions</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We’re seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Staff Accountant with strong Excel and data analytics skills</strong> to join our high-performing team. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day accounting operations while also leveraging Excel and financial data to improve reporting, accuracy, and business decision-making.</p><p>The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in general accounting, enjoys working with large datasets, and is highly proficient in Excel. In this role, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, perform account reconciliations, support month-end close, review billing and transactions, and develop reporting that provides meaningful insights across multiple business units.</p><p>As part of a thriving $100M distribution leader, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with accounting, operations, and sales teams while helping improve financial processes, reporting, and data integrity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and supporting schedules.</li><li>Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Review billing transactions, pricing terms, customer charges, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including researching discrepancies and resolving issues with internal teams.</li><li>Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reporting in Excel, including sales forecasting, operational metrics, financial reporting, and variance analyses.</li><li>Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, credit card statements, billing systems, and other financial sources.</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions, pivot tables, lookups, and other analytical tools to organize and analyze financial information.</li><li>Conduct data mining and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process and financial improvements.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate and consistent across multiple systems, business units, and reporting platforms.</li><li>Build and enhance Excel dashboards, financial reports, and other reporting tools for accounting and senior leadership.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve the flow and accuracy of financial data.</li><li>Support audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiencies, and internal controls.</li><li>Support ad-hoc accounting and financial analysis projects that improve operational efficiency and profitability.</li></ul><p><br></p>