Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst

About the Role

A growing organization in the automotive manufacturing and distribution space is seeking a Hybrid Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in Costa Mesa, CA. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a strategic FP&A professional who enjoys connecting detailed financial analysis with executive-level business decisions. The role offers a strong blend of analytical challenge, visibility to leadership, hybrid flexibility, and career development. Candidates who value supportive leadership, positive teamwork, process improvement, and the ability to make a measurable business impact will find this role especially appealing.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve dynamic financial models for forecasting, variance analysis, product line performance, and operational budgeting.
• Develop executive-level reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and business performance summaries using advanced Excel and BI tools.
• Manage and analyze multi-million dollar operational and project budgets to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and resource allocation.
• Partner with product, operations, and leadership teams to review financial performance, identify trends, and support margin improvement initiatives.
• Analyze customer, product, and operational data to uncover growth opportunities, cost savings, and profitability drivers.
• Streamline reporting processes, automate recurring finance workflows, and support improvements to internal financial tools and controls.

Requirements

• 5 to 6 or more years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A, financial analysis, or operational finance.
• Experience working within large, billion-dollar or multi-billion-dollar organizations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and data analysis.
• Strong proficiency with BI and dashboarding tools such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or related operational environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial trends, and communicate key business drivers.
• Strong business partnership skills with the ability to collaborate with product managers, operations leaders, and senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial data into executive-ready insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive, automotive parts, manufacturing, or distribution industry.
• Hands-on experience improving financial reporting automation, dashboard design, or finance process optimization.
• Background supporting product contribution margin analysis, customer trend reporting, or operational profitability initiatives.
• Experience preparing executive decks and financial recommendations for senior leadership audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual performance incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 to $105,000 per year, with a target range of $100,000 to $105,000 per year.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule based in Costa Mesa, CA, with 2 days in office and 3 days remote.