Senior Financial Analyst

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership. The position offers strong visibility to senior stakeholders, including the CFO, and plays a key role in supporting strategic decision‑making across the business.

This is a mostly remote opportunity with occasional in‑office collaboration (1‑3 days on average) for candidates based in the greater San Diego area.

$85,000 - $133,000. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, incorporating key business drivers and assumptions
• Perform detailed financial analysis to evaluate business performance, trends, and variances against plan
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to support cost center and headcount planning, including both direct and indirect labor considerations
• Assist in modeling and tracking capital expenditures and working capital initiatives
• Analyze overhead and SG&A spending to identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization
• Assess the financial impact of currency fluctuations and other external factors on business results
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial presentations to senior leadership, highlighting key insights and recommendations
• Support the preparation of recurring financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Leverage financial systems and tools to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline processes
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and participate in special projects to support evolving business needs

• 3-8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related function
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial concepts effectively and present insights to executive‑level audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Advanced Excel skills, including building financial models and working with complex data sets to generate meaningful insights
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, SAP BPC) is a plus
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting while maintaining attention to detail