Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst – Automotive / Manufacturing/Distribution

Location: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid) (2 days in office - 3 days from Home)

Pay Range: $100,000 – $105,000 / year + Benefits

Employment Type: Direct Hire


About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Financial Analyst with a strong background in FP&A and operational finance. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial data and high-level business strategy—building dynamic forecasting models, automating executive reporting, and driving profitability across cross-functional business units.

If you thrive in transforming raw data into actionable insights, partnering with product and operations leads, and driving bottom-line growth, we would love to connect.



Key Responsibilities

•Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build, maintain, and refine dynamic financial and variance models for multi-year forecasting, product line performance, and operational budgets.

•Executive & KPI Reporting: Design and deliver polished executive-level reporting suites and interactive BI dashboards (e.g., Qlik Sense, Power BI, or Tableau) to track core business metrics and customer trends.

•Operational Budget Ownership: Lead multi-million dollar operational and project-level budgets, analyzing historical expenditures and resource allocation to ensure high reporting accuracy and cost efficiency.

•Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Partner closely with product management, operations, and leadership teams to review variances, identify growth opportunities, and optimize product contribution margins.

•Process Automation & Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting workflows, standardize internal compliance/expensing tools, and improve cross-departmental financial logistics.


Qualifications & Requirements

•Experience: 5–6+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Financial Analysis, or Operational Finance. Working with Billion /Multi billion size organizations

•Technical Skills: Advanced Excel financial modeling capabilities and strong proficiency in business intelligence/dashboarding tools (e.g., Qlik Sense, Power BI, Tableau).

•Core Competencies: Proven track record in budget management, variance analysis, multi-year strategic forecasting, and executive reporting.

•Industries: Manufacturing, Logistic

•Business Acumen: Demonstrated success collaborating with product managers and operational leaders to drive margin growth and cost savings.

•Communication: Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to summarize complex financial performance into concise executive decks.

•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.


What We Offer

•Competitive base salary with annual performance incentives

•Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
•401(k) plan with company matching

•Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

•Hybrid/remote flexibility and ongoing opportunities for career growth

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