Job Summary

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.

In this role, you will support forecasting, operational finance, executive reporting, margin analysis, and budget ownership across cross-functional teams. You will work closely with finance leadership, product management, operations, and other business partners to turn complex data into clear recommendations that improve profitability and support long-term growth.

This opportunity 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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Build multi-year forecasting models, variance models, and product line financial analysis.
- Own operational and project-level budgets, including spend analysis and resource allocation.
- Create executive reporting suites, KPI dashboards, and concise financial performance presentations.
- Partner with operations, product, and leadership teams to support profitability, margin growth, and cost savings.

- 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.
Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $90,000 to $105,000 per year, with role details indicating a target range of $100,000 to $105,000 per year.
- Employment type: Direct hire.
- Work arrangement: Hybrid schedule based in Costa Mesa, CA, with 2 days in office and 3 days remote.
- 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.
- Hybrid flexibility and ongoing opportunities for career growth.

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