We are looking for an FP& A Manager to provide high-impact financial leadership for a publicly traded medical device organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can strengthen planning, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with business and finance leaders. The assignment will focus on delivering timely insights, supporting close and forecasting activities, and helping stakeholders make informed operating decisions in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end finance activities by validating income statement results, investigating variances, and confirming the integrity of reported performance.<br>• Develop recurring reporting packages that translate financial and operational results into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners.<br>• Drive budgeting, quarterly outlooks, and longer-range financial planning by consolidating inputs, challenging assumptions, and refining projections.<br>• Oversee expense planning and monthly reviews for assigned operating areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities against plan.<br>• Prepare supporting journal entries and contribute analysis for capital and operating spend to improve visibility into resource allocation.<br>• Collaborate with regional, business unit, functional, and corporate finance teams to resolve reporting questions and align data used for decision-making.<br>• Monitor core business indicators such as order activity, backlog, revenue movement, and performance versus forecast to highlight emerging issues and opportunities.<br>• Coordinate key finance deadlines, leadership review materials, and ad hoc analyses while recommending process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
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.