Financial Analyst

Responsibilities Kforce's client is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team in San Francisco, CA or Rocklin, CA. This role is 4 days onsite, 1 day remote. The Analyst will support financial operations within a technology-focused environment, responsible for month‑end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting, while providing insights to support business and project decisions. The analyst will partner cross‑functionally with project management, engineering, and product teams. Support month‑end close, including accruals, variance analysis, and reporting Develop and manage financial forecasts and budgets for technology initiatives Analyze project spend trends to identify cost savings, overruns, and financial risks Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial plans and performance Evaluate and manage contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and renewals Support contract labor forecasting and assist with onboarding and tracking resources Provide guidance on capitalization versus expense treatment in alignment with accounting standards Build operating budgets, including ROI analysis and project cost estimates Maintain and update financial data in planning and reporting tools (e.g., Essbase) Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate reporting, and enhance data accuracy Lead financial review meetings with stakeholders Ensure accuracy, organization, and timely delivery of financial outputs Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math or related field 5+ years of experience as a financial analyst Advanced user with Excel Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g., knowledge of accruals, depreciation, CapEx vs OpEx, etc.) Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, graph creation and ability to summarize large datasets quickly Demonstrated analytical and systems skills; self‑driven desire to investigate variance issues Experience with corporate computerized budgeting/accounting systems and multi‑dimensional database management tools Experience in analysis of capital projects (NPV, IRR, lease versus buy) Nice to Have Experience with retail finance is a plus Experience with Oracle ERP Cloud and/or Power BI is a plus The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kforce Inc