<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>