[ref. d33118916] Northridge - Sr Financial Analyst - Exempt

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.
• 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.