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>A growing consumer products company in Carlsbad is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with a degree or early professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business who enjoys working with data and wants exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll work closely with Finance and Operations to pull together financial information, identify trends, and help leadership understand where the business is performing well and where there may be opportunities to improve.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Research expense and revenue variances</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Maintain financial models and reporting files</li><li>Track departmental spending and key performance metrics</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting and data validation</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
<p><strong>For the Excel person who wants to turn numbers into a career.</strong></p><p>A growing consumer products company is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who has strong Excel skills and wants exposure to <strong>budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis</strong>. You'll work with Finance and Operations to understand what the numbers are saying—and help leadership make better decisions because of it.</p><p><strong>What you'll work on</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and expense variances</li><li>Assist with monthly reporting</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Build and maintain Excel-based financial models</li><li>Track departmental spending</li><li>Gather financial information from multiple departments</li><li>Research unusual trends and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis projects</li></ul>