• Lead Financial Analyst

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Oakland, CA)


    Description

    Seeking a nearly 100% remote job? We are looking for an experienced Lead Financial Analyst to join our team at the company headquartered in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can leverage financial insights to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance. The ideal candidate will excel in managing complex financial data and collaborating across teams to drive impactful results.

    Responsibilities:

    + Collaborates with senior leadership to analyze regional financial performance and guide decisions on pricing, resource allocation, and compensation strategies.

    + Advises mid-level leaders by interpreting financial data and recommending region-specific strategies to optimize profitability.

    + Develops and presents financial reports, forecasts, and scenario analyses to align operational plans with company goals.

    + Partners with Financial Analysts and Finance Intelligence to build models that support tactical and strategic decision-making.

    + Integrates predictive analytics into revenue planning and monitors key variances to refine forecasts and hit performance targets.

    + Supports compensation planning by validating data and suggesting adjustments based on trends and KPIs.

    + Guides leadership through changing market conditions, aligning strategies with business objectives and financial goals.

    + Facilitates regular financial reviews with regional leaders to enhance efficiency and execution.

    + Ensures compliance with financial regulations (GAAP, IFRS, SOX) and corporate governance through audits and documentation.

    + Collaborates cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, drive process improvements, and align regional tools with operational needs.

    + Mentors junior team members and promotes best practices in financial analysis and reporting.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

    + 2+ years public audit accounting, CPA required - Big 4 experience strongly preferred

    + 2+ years in corporate FP& A; public/Fortune 500 experience strongly preferred

    + Strong cross-functional collaboration and decision-support experience

    + Advanced Excel skills (modeling, scenario analysis, data manipulation)

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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