<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance manager for a manufacturing company in greater Sacramento. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, drive innovation through advanced technologies, and provide critical insights to support organizational success. This position requires a proactive individual with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>-Drive the modernization of finance capabilities by embedding emerging tools and data-driven approaches into daily operations, enabling stronger insight and faster, better-informed decisions.</p><p>-Own the preparation and delivery of accurate financial results, pairing rigorous reporting with thoughtful analysis to support leadership planning and long-term initiatives.</p><p>-Translate complex operational and financial information into meaningful trends, performance indicators, and recommendations that support measurable business improvement.</p><p>-Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to build disciplined budgets, evaluate investment effectiveness, and conduct periodic financial reviews aligned with business priorities.</p><p>-Identify gaps across processes, systems, and organizational capabilities, then lead or support initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.</p><p>-Provide oversight for financial obligations, agreements, and commitments to ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and governance standards.</p><p>-Serve as a trusted financial partner across departments, encouraging collaboration and ensuring alignment between financial insight and organizational objectives.</p><p>-Evaluate enterprise strategies and ongoing operations to anticipate financial implications and proactively advise on risks, opportunities, and course corrections.</p>
<p><strong>Lisa Cole with Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a<strong> </strong>growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to serve as a financial partner to Program and Project Managers. This role operates at the program level—similar to a “mini‑controller”—supporting active programs across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, contract, and program finance experience who enjoys partnering cross‑functionally and driving financial visibility at the project level. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary finance partner for assigned programs and projects</li><li>Prepare quarterly profit and cash reporting at the program level</li><li>Track, analyze, and forecast program costs, margins, and cash flow</li><li>Manage invoicing and milestone billing; partner with AR for collections</li><li>Perform variance analysis, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and estimates‑at‑completion (EAC)</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities with working knowledge of <strong>ASC 606</strong></li><li>Assist with audits (internal, external, and government, as applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly program financial packages and ad‑hoc analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing and well-established organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This role serves as a key business partner to manufacturing and operations leadership, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision support to help drive operational performance and profitability. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, enjoys working with large data sets, and can translate complex operational data into meaningful business insights. For more information, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and analytical tools to support manufacturing and operational performance.</li><li>Partner with operations, engineering, project management, procurement, and accounting teams to provide financial insights and performance reporting.</li><li>Create and enhance KPI dashboards to track labor efficiency, productivity, utilization, quality, cost performance, and other operational metrics.</li><li>Analyze labor costs, workforce trends, staffing levels, and productivity drivers to support decision-making and resource planning.</li><li>Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Assist with monthly close activities, variance analysis, and management reporting.</li><li>Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports for leadership.</li><li>Analyze overhead, operating expenses, and project performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, business case development, and post-investment reviews.</li><li>Develop scenario analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and operational visibility.</li><li>Maintain and improve reporting processes within ERP and business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and automation technologies to streamline reporting and analysis.</li><li>Prepare presentations and decision-support materials for executive and operational leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Financial analysts help organizations make sound business decisions by evaluating financial data, forecasting trends and providing actionable insights. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, reporting and strategic planning across departments. The Robert Half consulting division is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in the Sacramento Area.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances and performance drivers</li><li>Preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Conducting profitability, cost and investment analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals and strategies</li><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support business initiatives</li><li>Assisting with scenario planning and risk analysis</li><li>Staying current on industry trends, economic developments and financial best practices</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement activities for an oil and gas field services operation in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on securing materials and services that meet operational needs while balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate will bring sound purchasing judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Source materials and services by evaluating supplier options and identifying the best fit for operational requirements.<br>• Prepare and issue purchase orders, confirm order details, and coordinate timely placement of requests with approved vendors.<br>• Review pricing, lead times, and supplier proposals to support informed purchasing decisions and vendor selection.<br>• Monitor open orders and backordered items, following up with suppliers to maintain delivery schedules and minimize disruptions.<br>• Maintain organized procurement records, documentation, and product data to ensure accuracy and traceability.<br>• Track market conditions and supplier performance to recommend reliable sources of supply and cost-effective purchasing strategies.<br>• Coordinate delivery timing with vendors and internal teams to align material availability with business needs.<br>• Adhere to company expectations related to safety, environmental compliance, quality standards, and 5S practices in daily work.