Description Lisa Cole with Robert Half is currently partnering with an established manufacturing company that is looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team Sacramento. This role is an integral part of the Financial Planning & Analytics (FP& A) team, focused on providing strategic financial insights and tools to support business goals. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in financial reporting, forecasting, and operational analysis while collaborating with various departments to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Please reach out to Lisa Cole if you have additional questions at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities: • Develop and refine complex financial models, including forecasts for financial statements, cash flow analysis, and job cost projections. • Create and maintain an Excel-based dashboard that tracks weekly performance metrics for manufacturing contracts, including labor, output, safety, and product-specific data. • Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including monthly reporting, variance analysis, and consolidations. • Support the monthly financial close process by preparing reports and developing tools to streamline efficiency. • Generate detailed period, quarterly, and annual reports with commentary and variance analysis for leadership. • Analyze weekly labor costs and design tools to optimize headcount planning, time reporting accuracy, and labor-related KPIs. • Act as a financial partner to engineering and operations teams, helping them understand current costs and forecast future performance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and identify opportunities for improvement. • Prepare presentations and reports for leadership on strategic initiatives, financial reviews, and special projects. • Utilize tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Power Automate to enhance workflows and provide operational insights. Requirements Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or a related role, with expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting. • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field • Strong knowledge of variance analysis and ad hoc financial reporting. • Familiarity with data mining techniques for actionable insights. • Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across team 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. © 2025 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .