Senior Financial Analyst

Our logistics client, in partnership with CV Resources, seeks a talented Senior Financial Analyst to join their Finance and Accounting Team. The Senior Financial Analyst will support a rapidly growing FP&A team and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and performance analytics.You will have the opportunity to report directly to the Director of FP&A.Job Title: Senior Financial AnalystLocation: near Long BeachJob Status (direct hire, temp, temp with possibility of hire) – This role is a direct hire role.Job Site Status (onsite/hybrid/remote) – Our client has a hybrid status of four days/week in the office and one day work from home.Compensation – Salary range is $100,000–$130,000 per year + a bonus component based on individual and company performance.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Budgeting and ForecastingAssist in developing and maintaining monthly and quarterly forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.Perform variance analysis to compare actual results against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights.Support long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to guide strategic business decisions.Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Data AnalysisGather data from diverse sources (ERP, POS, and other platforms)Integrate data.Analyze data using Business Intelligence (BI) tools.Present proposals based on data analysis.Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Data MaintenanceTrack performance metrics to measure business performance.Generate ad hoc analysis and financial reporting.Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) – Budgeting and ForecastingSupport long-range financial planning and scenario modeling to guide strategic business decisions by updating data.Assist the Head of FP&A in leading annual budget, reforecasts, and long-term plans in both corporate and sales and marketing budgets.Process ImprovementsIdentify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improving efficiency and reporting accuracy.Support financial system upgrades and automation initiatives to enhance reporting capabilities.Ensure internal controls and compliance with financial policies and best practices.Assist in the development of financial tools and models to support decision-making.MiscellaneousPartner with the Accounting team to generate financial reports.Accept all relevant tasks as given by upper management.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTRequiredBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a comparable major.3+ years of true FP&A experience (financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)Proficient understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)Accounting KnowledgePreferredThree (3) statement model experience (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) into one dynamically connected financial model.SKILLS OF THE SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST RequiredTechnicalAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to build models entirely from scratch (not just maintain/update)Large data-set interpretationInterpersonalExecutive presence.Superb analytical and critical thinking skills.Diligence and accuracy.Impeccable communication skills.InquisitivePreferredTechnicalPower BI or Tableau or Planful or equivalent program like BI 360, Anaplan, OneStream.For further information, submit your resume to Mark@CVRStaffing.com. All inquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence.