<p>Robert Half is supporting a high-growth <strong>retail/distribution company in San Marcos</strong> seeking a sharp, analytical <strong>Financial Operations Analyst</strong> to strengthen their FP&A and operational performance tracking. This role blends traditional financial analysis with inventory analytics, margin reviews, forecasting, and cross-functional partnership. Ideal for someone who enjoys fast-changing environments and making data meaningful for business leaders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and operational performance across multiple product categories</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly KPI dashboards with insights for leadership</li><li>Support budgeting/forecasting cycles with models, scenarios, and variance commentary</li><li>Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to validate cost and volume data</li><li>Evaluate pricing changes, promotions, and product performance trends</li><li>Work with Accounting to reconcile inventory variances, landed cost, COGS, and shrink</li><li>Assist with monthly close support: accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting</li><li>Develop and refine models for demand forecasting, revenue planning, and operational efficiency</li><li>Prepare presentations for senior leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
Essential Duties & Responsibilities<br>• Collect and record historical financial data<br>• Manage databases of financial records<br>• Create and update financial analysis reports and models<br>• Collect financial data from internal and external sources<br>• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives<br>• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams<br>• Use predictive, driver-based, and multi-scenario planning for forecasts<br>• Maintain an orderly financial records library and data store<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting<br>• Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and good governance<br>• Provide technical support to department heads<br>• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling<br>• Prepare variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and ad hoc reports<br>• Identify and research variances in forecasts, budgets, and prior-year expenses<br>• Participate in corporate projects impacting the organization<br>Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities<br>• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial, and operational principles<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills<br>• High commitment to quality, ethics, and compliance<br>• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations<br>• Superior attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.<br>• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint<br>• Advanced skills in system, database, and data analysis<br>• Effective leadership and teamwork abilities<br>• Capability to analyze financial data and prepare reports<br>Education & Experience<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred<br>• 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis preferred<br>• Strategic planning and implementation experience is a plus<br>• Strong background in systems, databases, and information technology<br><br>Join our team to help shape and drive our financial strategy while ensuring our company's financial health and growth.<br><br>Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for turning data into actionable insights? We're looking for a dynamic Financial Planner and Analyst to join our team! Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll be at the heart of our financial strategy, helping to shape the future of our company. If you love diving into data, collaborating with a passionate team, and making a real impact, this job is for you!
<p>A fast-scaling <strong>software/technology firm</strong> is partnering with Robert Half to add an analytical, forward-thinking <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to their FP&A team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves modeling, working cross-functionally, and supporting strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain complex <strong>financial models</strong>, revenue forecasts, and multi‑scenario analyses</li><li>Prepare monthly reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and budget-to-actual variance explanations</li><li>Support planning cycles: annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range models</li><li>Partner with Sales, Product, and Operations to analyze performance drivers</li><li>Conduct <strong>SaaS metric analysis</strong> (ARR, churn, renewals, margins, customer cohorts)</li><li>Assist with board presentations and investor-ready reporting</li><li>Evaluate business cases for new products, pricing, software spend, and headcount planning</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic initiatives</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Tableau/Power BI Developer to join our team in San Diego, California. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to lead a key reporting modernization initiative within the non-profit sector. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both Tableau and Power BI platforms and a proven ability to transform complex data into actionable insights while ensuring accuracy and performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and evaluate existing Tableau dashboards to understand data sources, calculations, and visualization logic.<br>• Lead the migration and optimization of dashboards, KPIs, and visualizations from Tableau to Power BI.<br>• Build scalable and user-friendly dashboards in Power BI using advanced data modeling techniques.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate reporting accuracy post-migration.<br>• Implement best practices for data governance, version control, and performance optimization.<br>• Develop and maintain robust data models across both Tableau and Power BI platforms.<br>• Mentor team members and provide guidance on BI reporting standards and platform features.<br>• Ensure seamless integration of multiple data sources while adhering to data security protocols.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to report performance and visualization consistency.