Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team to support a large and multifaceted organization in west Los Angeles, California. This 4+ month contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who excels in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional support while working closely with operational leadership. The role is based on-site and will play a key part in helping leaders understand performance, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong financial oversight during a critical coverage period.

Responsibilities:

• Direct financial planning activities for a major operating budget of roughly $58M, while also maintaining visibility over related managed funds.

• Act as the lead finance contact for facilities and operations teams, offering guidance on budgets, projections, and financial decision-making.

• Produce recurring monthly reporting that highlights actual results against plan, explains key variances, and supports leadership review.

• Build quarterly financial packages and written summaries for the broader budget and finance organization.

• Evaluate spending patterns and performance trends to support business reviews and translate financial results into clear insights for stakeholders.

• Conduct month-end expense analysis, monitor transactions for accuracy, and prepare accounting reclassifications when necessary.

• Analyze workforce-related costs, including headcount trends and labor spending, to support planning and oversight.

• Manage purchasing card reconciliation activities and help enforce compliance with internal financial controls.

• Partner with facilities leaders to monitor a capital renewal fund of approximately $17M, including project budgeting, spend tracking, and reporting.

• Contribute to process documentation, standard operating procedures, and finance support tied to the upcoming PeopleSoft-to-Dayforce transition.

• At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance functions.
• Demonstrated success working with operational or non-finance leaders to support planning and business performance.
• Strong ability to interpret detailed financial data, identify meaningful drivers, and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and review materials for senior or executive audiences.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, financial modeling, and complex data analysis.
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, and data mining techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Background supporting facilities, operations, capital projects, higher education, nonprofit, cultural institutions, or similarly complex environments is preferred.