<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>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>
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.
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
<p><strong>Data & Systems Engineer</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A mission-driven nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California is dedicated to supporting and empowering a large and diverse membership through advocacy, community engagement, and operational excellence. The organization relies on technology, data, and analytics to drive informed decision-making, improve organizational effectiveness, and support strategic initiatives. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where data and systems play a critical role in advancing organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The Data & Systems Engineer will serve as a key technical resource responsible for managing enterprise business systems, optimizing data architecture, and expanding reporting capabilities. This role combines Salesforce administration, data engineering, systems management, and business intelligence responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Salesforce, SQL, data integration, reporting, and system administration, along with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary administrator for enterprise business applications, including CRM and related systems.</li><li>Manage system configuration, security, user administration, workflows, validations, and platform enhancements.</li><li>Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.</li><li>Build, optimize, and support data pipelines, data architectures, and reporting environments.</li><li>Manage data integrations and migrations between internal and third-party systems.</li><li>Ensure data integrity through cleansing, deduplication, audits, data loads, and ongoing governance practices.</li><li>Create and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot system, data, and reporting issues.</li><li>Develop processes supporting data transformation, metadata management, and workload optimization.</li><li>Maintain system documentation, audit logs, and change management processes.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement technology solutions.</li><li>Provide user support, troubleshooting, training, and guidance on system functionality.</li><li>Recommend process improvements and technology enhancements that increase operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid onsite 3 days a week</li><li>Full-time exempt position</li><li>Opportunity to support enterprise-wide technology, data, and reporting initiatives</li><li>Fast-paced environment requiring strong organizational skills and adaptability</li><li>Collaboration with business, analytics, development, and leadership teams across the organization</li></ul>
<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>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>