Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions.
• Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses.
• Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses.
• Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit.
• Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.
• Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights.
• Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready.
• Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or supply chain-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers related to warehousing, logistics, and third-party distribution networks.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities, with experience working in ERP or enterprise financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and data-driven financial evaluation.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail in fast-paced business settings.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across departments and present insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in financial analysis, particularly within manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or supply chain environments, is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling is required.
• Experience with ERP or enterprise financial systems is beneficial.
• Ability to perform variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and data-driven financial evaluation is essential.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are necessary.
• Effective communication skills are crucial for working across departments and presenting insights to leadership.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Modeling and Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Communication and Collaboration

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. For more information, visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net.

Pay

$90,000 - $115,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Ongoing

Location

Compton, CA

Employment Type

Permanent / Full Time

Posted Date

2026-06-17T00:00:00Z

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