Financial Analyst

Robert Half • Valley Center, CA • 2h ago

Description

A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams. This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.

You'll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports

Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance

Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses

Maintain financial models and planning schedules

Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles

Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending

Research significant financial variances and provide explanations

Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation

Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership

Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation

Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects

Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work

Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership

Requirements

3-5 years of financial analysis, FP& A, or related experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Advanced Excel skills

Strong understanding of financial statements and business performance metrics

Experience with budgeting and forecasting

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Comfortable communicating financial information to non-finance teams

Experience with financial systems, BI tools, or planning software is preferred

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