Financial Analyst II
Posted 4 days ago by 1775107009
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Los Angeles Metro Area, California
Summary: The Financial Analyst II role is focused on supporting financial reporting, analysis, and governance within a specialized program. The position emphasizes accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal controls while contributing to budgeting and forecasting efforts. The analyst will work closely with financial data and collaborate with a team to ensure effective financial management. This role requires a combination of analytical skills and financial expertise to present insights to management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and reconcile financial accounts
- Prepare, review, and annotate variance reports
- Develop and support financial forecasts and budgets based on operating plans
- Conduct research to evaluate accounting implications of different approaches
- Assist in establishing governance frameworks and internal controls for costs and expenditures
- Support cost recovery processes
- Maintain and manage financial data and records, including document organization and tracking
- Contribute to financial reporting for a structured program environment
- Present financial insights and analysis to management
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent years of experience)
- 2–5 years of relevant experience (Level II)
- Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)
- Experience with reporting and financial analysis
- Familiarity with financial management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Salary (Rate): £38.00 - £44.00 hourly
City: Los Angeles
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Title:
Financial Analyst II
Pay:$38.00 -$44.00/hour
Location:
Los Angeles (near Grand Ave)
Schedule:
Mon-Thurs On Site, Friday remote
Duration:
2- year Contract
This role is responsible for supporting financial reporting, analysis, and governance activities within a specialized program. The position focuses on ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal controls while contributing to budgeting and forecasting efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and reconcile financial accounts
- Prepare, review, and annotate variance reports
- Develop and support financial forecasts and budgets based on operating plans
- Conduct research to evaluate accounting implications of different approaches
- Assist in establishing governance frameworks and internal controls for costs and expenditures
- Support cost recovery processes
- Maintain and manage financial data and records, including document organization and tracking
- Contribute to financial reporting for a structured program environment
- Present financial insights and analysis to management
Day-to-Day Activities
- Work with financial data, reporting tools, and documentation systems
- Support data and records management, with a strong emphasis on document organization platforms
- Collaborate with a small team of financial analysts across varying experience levels
- Assist with ongoing reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tasks
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent years of experience)
- 2–5 years of relevant experience (Level II)
- Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)
- Experience with reporting and financial analysis
- Familiarity with financial management systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SharePoint (strongly preferred for data and records management)
- Background in utilities or similar regulated industries
- Experience supporting governance, internal controls, or cost tracking initiatives
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
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