Financial Analyst

Our client, a global retail leader, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its dynamic and collaborative Technology Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with engineering, product, and project management teams to drive financial discipline, support strategic decision-making, and optimize spend across a broad technology portfolio. The team environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, with a strong focus on cost management, financial transparency, and continuous process improvement. Please note this is a hybrid, contract role with opportunity for conversion based in San Francisco, CA. Our client is only accepting applicants located in the Bay Area. Pay would be $55-$57/hr. Key Responsibilities Lead key financial processes including month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for technology operations, with a primary focus on Stores software/hardware, B2B systems, and Corporate Systems domains. Partner with business stakeholders to provide financial support and decision‑making guidance for both capital and operating expenses. Evaluate project spend trends, identifying cost overruns, savings opportunities, and financial risks related to scope or schedule changes. Manage large-scale cost allocations and communicate financial impacts of contractual commitments to stakeholders across business units. Support contract labor budgeting and onboarding processes through tools such as SAP Fieldglass, ensuring accurate task assignments and capital project time reporting. Ensure proper accounting treatment (capital vs. expense) in alignment with FASB standards and internal policies. Contribute to portfolio planning and project evaluation by compiling non‑payroll operating budgets and supporting ROI and cost estimate analyses. Maintain and update financial forecasts and budgets in planning tools such as Essbase, and continuously seek opportunities to automate reporting and improve workflow efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Minimum 4 years of experience in financial analysis or financial planning in a complex, multi‑unit environment Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong presentation skills using PowerPoint Experience with ERP and planning tools such as Oracle ERP Cloud, Essbase, and Power BI is highly preferred Strong analytical mindset with a self‑driven approach to investigating variances and delivering actionable insights Solid understanding of GAAP and experience applying accounting principles to reporting and planning Familiarity with capital project analysis (e.g., NPV, IRR, lease vs. buy assessments) Knowledge of lease and store construction terminology is a plus Prior experience supporting or working within a Technology function is beneficial Exposure to hardware/software negotiations or contract management is a plus We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here: #J-18808-Ljbffr