Sr. Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis, with a strong focus on departmental expenses and global inventory. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations for business leaders.Responsibilities:• Drive month-end finance activities by supporting close cycles, forecast updates, budget development, and consolidated performance reviews.• Create recurring financial reports and presentation materials that highlight key metrics, trends, and business performance for leadership discussions.• Partner with regional finance teams and department leaders to gather inputs, review results, and align on financial expectations.• Coordinate with accounting to validate financial data accuracy and ensure reporting reflects current business activity.• Evaluate operating results through detailed variance analysis, identify emerging patterns, and explain performance drivers.• Use large and varied data sets to develop actionable insights that support decision-making for senior management.• Enhance reporting and forecasting workflows by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and process efficiency.• Support global store rollout reporting and contribute to special financial projects as business needs evolve.