Financial Analyst

Confidential; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Program Financial Analyst to act as a strategic business partner on manufacturing programs. You will own the full FP&A lifecycle, from budgeting to production, driving insights with SQL and Power BI to influence program decisions.

You will manage 30-50 programs, develop budgets, track performance, and support quarterly close with cross-functional teams, fostering strong relationships with program managers and factory leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar field.
• 3-5 years of FP&A or financial analyst experience.
• Proactive and ready to engage deeply with financial data, programs, and cross-functional challenges.
• Tolerance of ambiguity and ability to work effectively when situations are not clearly defined.
• Strong data analysis skills, with SQL and Power BI or strong systems aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage program financials cradle to grave, from budget setting through production.
• Set budgets, understand underlying assumptions, load budgets, and track through to execution.
• Analyze day-to-day program performance: labor, materials, gross margin; assess variance and root causes.
• Lead and/or support program reviews, including SOX compliance.
• Build relationships with program managers and buyers; manage 30-50 programs, touching each annually.
• Conduct proactive planning, identify issues and present actionable plans.
• Support close process on a 4-4-5 accounting schedule, including last Saturday of quarter.
• Use data visualization and reporting tools to present manufacturing/program performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Oracle

MS Office Suite

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Program Financial Analyst to be an active, visible business partner — not a back-office accountant. This is not a "locked in your cube" role. The ideal candidate gets up, walks the floor, understands how the product is manufactured (literally understanding manufacturing well enough to know how the shoes you\'re wearing were made), and builds relationships with program managers and buyers across the business. Aerospace & Defense industry background is a strong fit.

We want someone senior, curious, and analytically sharp — someone who drives the business rather than simply reporting on it.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage program financials "cradle to grave," from budget setting through production
• Set budgets, understand underlying assumptions, load budgets, and track through to execution
• Analyze day-to-day program performance: labor, materials, gross margin — are we hitting targets, and why or why not
• Lead and/or support program reviews, including reviews required for SOX compliance
• Get out of your seat: build relationships with program managers and buyers; manage 30-50 programs, touching each at least once annually
• Conduct proactive planning — identify issues and present actionable plans to address them
• Support close process on a 4-4-5 accounting schedule, including working part of the last Saturday of each quarter for quarter close
• Use data visualization and reporting tools to present manufacturing/program performance to stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar field
• 3-5 years of FP&A or financial analyst experience
• Willingness to Dig In: Proactive and ready to engage deeply with financial data, programs, and cross-functional challenges
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Ability to work effectively when situations are not clearly defined
• Prior FP&A Experience: Previous financial planning and analysis experience is required
• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, ideally with SQL and Power BI, or strong systems aptitude
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in reporting, forecasting, and planning
• Accountability: Consistently meeting deadlines and following through on commitments
• Proactivity in Business Partnership: Taking initiative in communication with program teams, factory managers, and functional leaders
• Strong critical thinking, curiosity, and ability to influence others
• Demonstrated learning capacity and adaptability

Tools & Systems

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Power BI
• SQL experience preferred
• Experience with (or ability to quickly adapt to) Oracle, as the organization is currently migrating systems