Senior Financial Analyst Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California
A Senior Financial Analyst plays a crucial role within the finance industry by assisting companies in making sound business decisions. They are responsible for reviewing financial data, preparing reports, performing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing business trends, and making recommendations for improvements. They also manage financial models to predict future budget needs, evaluate capital expenditures, and maintain a company's financial health. This role requires strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in an understandable way.
Before becoming a Senior Financial Analyst, individuals often hold roles such as Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, or Corporate Finance Analyst. To progress to a senior position, they must demonstrate a deep understanding of financial concepts and a high proficiency in analytical tools. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is typically required, while a master's degree or professional certifications like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be advantageous. Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques, as well as extensive experience with financial software and spreadsheets, are also essential skills for this role.
GENERAL PURPOSE: The Company seeks an intellectually curious and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the high-performing Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") team, responsible...
HybridPerform monthly budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis Respond to Budget Office inquiries and reporting requests Financial Analysis & Reporting Provide advanced financial analysis for...
HybridSr. Financial Analyst - Supply Chain- Operations West Coast (Hybrid- Riverside, CA)
- Nordstrom
- Riverside, CA
- 2 days ago
- Riverside, CA
- 2 days ago
Nordstrom is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Supply Chain Finance team, leading financial strategy, and support for Supply Chain Operations....
HybridFinancial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst with Security Clearance
- Northrop Grumman
- San Diego, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 2 days ago
Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis. * Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics. * Experience with the Annual Operating...
RemoteReporting and analysis: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports to Manufacturing Leadership and other stakeholders; while maintaining financial models to support business planning...
HybridStrong financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets, with a solid understanding of corporate finance principles (forecasting, variance analysis, business modeling)....
RemoteSenior Financial Analyst (Remote)
- First American Financial Corporation
- Santa Ana, CA
- 5 days ago
- Santa Ana, CA
- 5 days ago
Manage large data sets from disparate sources for data mining, analysis, and research project Develop complex financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A activities Works collaboratively...
RemoteStrong financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets, with a solid understanding of corporate finance principles (forecasting, variance analysis, business modeling)....
RemotePerform variance analysis (actuals vs budget / forecast), identifying key drivers and issues. Consolidate inputs from markets and ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency....
HybridExperience across core FP&A workflows: budgets, forecasts, headcount models, and variance analysis. Strong financial modeling skills....
RemoteFinancial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst
- Northrop Grumman
- San Diego, CA
- 8 days ago
- San Diego, CA
- 8 days ago
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis. Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics....
RemoteWhat You Will Do Act as lead financial team member for all Co-Packing operations Analyze and lead Co-Packing related financial planning activities around quarterly forecast and annual budgeting process...
Remoteanalysis, and identification of risks & opportunitiesConsolidate and review annual Overhead and Capital Expenditure budgets, including preparation of Head Office budgets, year-over-year variance analysis...
HybridWhat You Bring: 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Development, Equity Research, FP&A, Strategy, Consulting, Investment Banking, or a related analytical field (SaaS experience a strong plus)....
HybridSenior Financial Analyst (Purchasing)
- Ross Stores, Inc
- Dublin, CA
- 13 days ago
- Dublin, CA
- 13 days ago
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and...
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- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Financial Planning
- Monthly Accounting Close
- Oracle Hyperion Essbase
- Management Reporting
- Financial Modeling
- Controllership
- Consolidation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Profitability Analysis
- Essbase
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Forecasting
- Cognos
- Financial Reporting
- Cost Accounting
- Month-End Close
- Financial Analysis
- Journal Entries
- Data Mining
- Reconciliations
- Budget Forecasting
- Business Intelligence
- Forecasting
- Oracle
- Modeling
- Tableau
- Finance
- Key Performance Indicator
- Accounting
- Systems Applications & Products
- Microsoft Power BI
- Reimbursement
- Strategy Development
- Decision Making
- Auditing
- Budgeting
- Presentation
- Microsoft Access
- Process Improvement
- Budgets
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Microsoft Excel
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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