Sr. Financial Analyst

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide planning, reporting, and performance insight for a broad manufacturing operation based in the greater Northern California area with offices in San Jose. This role is 100% onsite, and will require up to 10% travel to the various plant locations This position works closely with plant leaders and corporate finance partners to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting complex cost and inventory data, building practical models, and turning analysis into recommendations that improve business results.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the annual budget cycle and ongoing forecast updates for a large network of manufacturing locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial plans.
• Evaluate regional profit and loss results by identifying key performance trends, highlighting financial risks, and surfacing areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with plant management and operations stakeholders to increase cost transparency and support stronger financial performance.
• Perform inventory-related financial analysis, including reconciliations, reserve monitoring, and investigation of variances affecting plant results.
• Contribute to month-end close activities tied to inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and site-level financial reporting.
• Build and refine financial models that support long-range planning, scenario analysis, and operational decision support.
• Deliver on-demand analysis for leadership to support special projects, strategic priorities, and business initiatives.
• Improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting alignment across sites to promote consistency and reliability.
• Support SAP-related reporting and compliance activities, including work connected to J-SOX requirements when needed.