We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.
<p>Robert Half is currently representing one of San Diego's fastest-growing organizations seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who wants to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner. Our client is experiencing significant growth and needs a finance professional who can provide leadership with actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and meaningful financial analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and play a key part in shaping business decisions.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, uncovering opportunities within data, and building strong partnerships across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and maintain financial models</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and profitability trends</li><li>Conduct variance analysis and present findings</li><li>Evaluate operational performance metrics</li><li>Support strategic planning initiatives</li><li>Develop executive-level reporting packages</li><li>Assist with business case development for new initiatives</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Support mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives when applicable</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Credit Analyst to join our team in San Diego, California, supporting credit evaluation and portfolio oversight within the energy and natural resources sector. This role focuses on assessing counterparty financial strength, guiding credit decisions that enable commercial activity, and helping protect the business from unnecessary exposure. The position also contributes to reporting, account maintenance, and collections efforts through close coordination with commercial and finance stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate new and existing counterparties by reviewing financial statements, key ratios, and overall creditworthiness to support timely business decisions and commercial discussions.<br>• Gather and interpret third-party market intelligence and credit information from recognized external sources to strengthen risk assessments and recommendations.<br>• Conduct recurring portfolio reviews, update financial analyses, and apply internal scoring methodologies to determine appropriate risk classifications.<br>• Recommend and process revisions to customer credit capacity based on changing exposure, financial performance, and business needs.<br>• Calculate, track, and administer collateral or margin requirements, including cash deposits, letters of credit, guarantees, and related credit support arrangements.<br>• Prepare recurring management reports that summarize portfolio conditions, exposure trends, and other credit-related metrics with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Maintain complete and reliable counterparty records in the company’s credit and trading systems to support reporting and operational accuracy.<br>• Assist credit leadership with special assignments, ad hoc analysis, and routine requests tied to risk management and departmental priorities.<br>• Manage collection activities independently, follow up on outstanding balances, and work toward resolution in line with contractual payment terms.<br>• Partner with sales, leadership, and cross-functional teams to resolve billing or account disputes, reconcile balances, and preserve strong customer relationships while reducing settlement risk.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with companies in the construction and manufacturing industries to identify Accounting Specialists for contract, contract-to-hire, and project-based opportunities. These roles are ideal for accounting professionals with experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations in fast-paced, operationally focused environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities</li><li>Process vendor invoices, customer invoices, payments, and cash receipts</li><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts</li><li>Review accounting records and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with job costing, project accounting, inventory accounting, or cost tracking as applicable</li><li>Review purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy</li><li>Assist with billing, collections, and payment processing</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor, customer, and financial records</li><li>Support financial reporting and accounting analysis</li><li>Assist with audits and special accounting projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>