Senior business analyst [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Fresno, California. In this role, you will work closely with plant and finance teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resources. Your expertise will contribute to developing accurate cost estimates, analyzing variances, and improving financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare detailed financial reports, including spending results, variance analysis, and key performance indicators, on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Conduct cost reduction analyses to identify opportunities for lowering plant-wide operating expenses.
• Review standard costs, product structures, and analyze variances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance cost estimates for production lines and reduce annual operating variances.
• Participate in budget planning processes, preparing cost center spending reports, and engaging with cost center owners.
• Support the development of operating models and plans to optimize plant capacity and resource allocation.
• Assist in improving labor reporting systems and identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory and investigate discrepancies between book and physical results.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory items for financial impact.
• Document operational workflows and evaluate internal controls in collaboration with corporate financial management.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, accrual-based accounting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with financial systems and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365, particularly Excel (e.g., X-lookups and pivot tables).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and variance analysis.

For confidential consideration apply directly or message Tyler Houk on LinkedIn!