Description We are offering a unique opportunity for a Sr Financial Analyst in Northridge, California. This role is within the financial industry and involves working in a dynamic workplace environment. The position is a contract to hire employment opportunity and provides the opportunity to handle financial modeling, research trends, and work closely with various stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Conduct financial modeling and economic research to understand trends • Compare rates of return, depreciation, working capital, cash flow, investments, and cost against budget • Perform variance analysis, forecasting, financial planning, and expense comparisons by analyzing profit and loss statements and/or income statements • Prepare detailed financial reports and provide recommendations to management • Develop, maintain, and establish operational specifications for financial information systems considering factors such as information flow, volume, and ad hoc reporting and analysis • Contribute to business development activities and monitor business performance by unit, division, or group • Implement process improvements in financial systems and procedures • Collaborate with senior internal and external customers and vendors to exchange information and influence decision making • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the department • Manage projects requiring delegation of work and review of others' work products. Requirements • Demonstrated proficiency in communication, both written and verbal. • Proven experience with reporting, including financial reporting and forecasting. • Previous experience delivering training on financial procedures and policies. • Strong research skills, particularly in relation to budget processes and financial regulations. • Ability to review, design, and implement financial processes and policies. • Experience with project management, including supervising and collaborating with various stakeholders. • Familiarity with time management software 'About Time'. • Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams. • Proficiency with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. • Experience liaising with vendors and managing vendor relationships. • Ability to perform ad hoc financial analysis. • Understanding of closing processes in financial operations. • Experience with capital management and process improvement. • Proven business development skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .