Financial Analyst I

Financial Analyst I – Retail Finance Location: Cupertino, CA Schedule: Hybrid | 40 hours/week | 8 hours/day Contract: 12-month contract with potential extension Compensation: $38.80/hr W2 About The Role We are seeking a Financial Analyst I to support a global retail finance team focused on store payroll, staffing, requisitions, reporting, and process improvement. This is a great opportunity for an early-career finance professional who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, improving processes, and partnering with both financial and non-financial teams. Key Responsibilities Analyze store staffing and requisition processes, including reporting, approvals, and new-store staffing.Process and approve positions and requisitions based on store-level demand.Conduct ad hoc financial and operational analysis.Support and manage payroll-related policies and procedures.Identify and implement process improvements that help retail operations scale.Partner with field leaders and corporate teams to provide financial insights and recommendations. Education & Experience Required BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.1+ year of professional experience. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong business acumen.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to think both analytically and creatively.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to explain financial concepts and insights to non-financial business partners.Continuous improvement/process-improvement mindset. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Experience with retail finance, payroll, workforce planning, headcount, staffing, or requisition analysis.Experience with financial or operational reporting.Experience supporting cross-functional or field-based teams.Exposure to process improvement initiatives in a large or multi-location organization. #INDPRO