We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and deliver meaningful insights that guide business decisions. This role partners with leadership to evaluate performance, build reliable forecasts, and turn complex data into clear recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capabilities, and a background working with financial reporting and decision-support tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and operational decision-making.<br>• Analyze variances, trends, and profitability drivers, then translate findings into practical recommendations for leadership.<br>• Create and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and key performance metrics using business intelligence and data visualization tools.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and data mining to answer business questions, identify risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare presentations and communicate analytical results to leadership, committees, and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable way.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial planning processes.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel features, including complex formulas, Power Query, and structured modeling techniques, to manage and interpret large data sets.<br>• Participate in required job-related training and career development activities, including online, in-person, and offsite coursework as assigned.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team to support a large and multifaceted organization in west Los Angeles, California. This 4+ month contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who excels in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional support while working closely with operational leadership. The role is based on-site and will play a key part in helping leaders understand performance, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong financial oversight during a critical coverage period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial planning activities for a major operating budget of roughly $58M, while also maintaining visibility over related managed funds.</p><p>• Act as the lead finance contact for facilities and operations teams, offering guidance on budgets, projections, and financial decision-making.</p><p>• Produce recurring monthly reporting that highlights actual results against plan, explains key variances, and supports leadership review.</p><p>• Build quarterly financial packages and written summaries for the broader budget and finance organization.</p><p>• Evaluate spending patterns and performance trends to support business reviews and translate financial results into clear insights for stakeholders.</p><p>• Conduct month-end expense analysis, monitor transactions for accuracy, and prepare accounting reclassifications when necessary.</p><p>• Analyze workforce-related costs, including headcount trends and labor spending, to support planning and oversight.</p><p>• Manage purchasing card reconciliation activities and help enforce compliance with internal financial controls.</p><p>• Partner with facilities leaders to monitor a capital renewal fund of approximately $17M, including project budgeting, spend tracking, and reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to process documentation, standard operating procedures, and finance support tied to the upcoming PeopleSoft-to-Dayforce transition.</p>