Sr. Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Leader in Long Beach, CA

Are you a results-driven Senior Financial Analyst with a passion for manufacturing and strategic financial analysis? Robert Half is excited to partner with a dynamic manufacturing company in Long Beach, California, seeking a talented professional to join their finance team. This full-time role offers the chance to drive profitability, optimize operations, and influence high-level strategic decisions in a growing organization. With a competitive salary around $90,000 and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for experienced analysts ready to make a tangible impact.

About the Role

In this pivotal Senior Financial Analyst position, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to operations, accounting, and executive leadership. Located in the heart of Long Beach, CA, this manufacturing firm is expanding rapidly and needs your expertise to analyze complex financial data, build robust models, and deliver actionable insights that enhance performance across product lines and capital projects. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly contributes to the company's bottom line and long-term success. As a Robert Half placement, you'll benefit from our expertise in matching top finance talent with rewarding opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve a blend of deep analysis, forecasting, and collaboration. Here's what you'll tackle:

• Performance Analysis: Dive deep into product lines, capital projects, and operational metrics to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Site-Level Insights: Deliver comprehensive reports on sales performance, labor costs, efficiency ratios, and other critical KPIs for manufacturing sites.
• Financial Modeling & Planning: Develop sophisticated forecasts, annual budgets, and dynamic financial models to support decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with operations managers, accounting teams, and C-suite executives to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Executive Presentations: Prepare and present clear, compelling financial summaries, trend analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Profitability Optimization: Proactively identify cost-saving measures, revenue enhancement strategies, and operational efficiencies.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead special initiatives like capital expenditure analysis, scenario planning, and variance reporting.

This role demands precision, foresight, and the ability to translate numbers into narratives that drive action.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this Sr. Financial Analyst role at our manufacturing client, you'll need:

• Proven Experience: 3-5+ years in financial analysis, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or operations-heavy industries.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle preferred), and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Analytical Prowess: Exceptional skills in building complex financial models, variance analysis, and forecasting with a track record of turning data into business insights.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Candidates with manufacturing-specific knowledge (e.g., cost accounting, inventory management, production efficiency metrics) will stand out.

Why Join Us?

This isn't just a job—it's a career-defining opportunity with a thriving Long Beach manufacturer. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $90,000, a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Work in a collaborative culture where your insights shape real results, from boosting profitability to guiding capital investments. Long Beach offers an ideal coastal lifestyle with proximity to beaches, innovation hubs, and major ports, perfect for work-life balance.

Robert Half provides confidential placement support. For consideration, email your resume to David Bizub at david.bizub@roberthalf.com, reference job order 00460-0013216937, or call 562-800-3963. Apply now and elevate your finance career in manufacturing!

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