Job Summary
A growing organization in the automotive and parts manufacturing industry is seeking a Financial Analyst for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Costa Mesa, CA. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with detailed financial data, building reporting models, supporting leadership decisions, and improving budgeting and forecasting processes.
The Financial Analyst will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, executive-level reporting, variance analysis, accounting support, and multi-entity reporting. This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative environment where accuracy, initiative, and process improvement are valued. The team offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partnership, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial decisions that impact business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, monthly re-forecasts, and long-term financial planning activities.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, forecasting, and business decision support.
- Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual performance to budget and forecast, then prepare insights, commentary, and recommendations for leadership.
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, executive summaries, and KPI reporting for senior management.
- Prepare month-end journal entries, maintain journal entry files, reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, and support accounting accuracy.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis, special projects, process improvements, and support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Costa Mesa, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
- Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, variance analysis, and management presentations.
- Perform month-end accounting activities, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
- Partner with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business administration, or equivalent.
- Minimum of five years of current professional experience in financial analysis or accounting.
- Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to research, interpret, and resolve complex issues.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems, practices, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and follow company policies and safety guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or multi-entity financial reporting environments.
- Experience building dashboards, executive summaries, and PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership.
- Background supporting process improvement, reporting automation, or FP&A efficiency initiatives.