Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Huntington Park, CA
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: VP of Finance Controller
Position Overview
The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams including distribution, production, manufacturing, and sales to provide insights that drive performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, inventory valuation, accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliation support
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, highlighting key trends, profitability, and performance drivers
- Conduct operational and business analysis to support shipping operations and improve visibility
- Analyze gross margin, pricing, and product profitability across categories and channels
- Support inventory analysis, including turnover, aging, and reserve recommendations
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Ensure data accuracy and maintain financial reporting tools and systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in apparel, retail, or consumer goods
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
- Experience supporting month-end close and working with large datasets
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
- Experience with SQL and/or BI tools is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills