Financial Analyst

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Louis International seeks a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. You will partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Development, and Operations to deliver insights that drive profitability and efficiency.

You will develop models and dashboards, manage cost accounting workstreams, and ensure data integrity for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field required; MBA/CPA/CMA or similar certification preferred.
• 2–4 years of FP&A, cost accounting, corporate finance, or related financial analysis experience; manufacturing background preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas, and large data set analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial functions) and experience building dashboards/reports.
• Experience with Power BI and other analytics platforms; understanding ERP systems and financial reporting structures.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and monthly projections.
• Analyze actual results vs. budget/forecast; provide variance explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Develop/maintain financial models, profitability and cost analyses; support strategic decisions.
• Prepare financial reports, KPI dashboards, and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Analyze key drivers: revenue, gross margin, labor, materials, overhead, inventory, freight, working capital, cash flow.
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and ROI through analyses and reporting.
• Develop/enhance reporting and BI solutions using Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Support process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and speed.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate financial reporting; support cross-functional projects.

Skills

FP&A analysis

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

Excel advanced

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Pivot tables

Job description

Description

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical activities of Jonathan Louis International. This position works closely with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and business leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Product Development, and Operations to provide financial insights that support informed business decisions.

This position develops and maintains financial models, forecasts, KPI reporting, and business intelligence tools that enable management to evaluate financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and achieve organizational objectives. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance and operational teams.

The Financial Analyst must possess a strong understanding of cost accounting principles and financial reporting processes. This position will support the analysis of labor, material, overhead, inventory valuation, freight, and product costing while ensuring financial reporting accurately reflects operational performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of annual budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and monthly financial projections.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior year performance, providing clear variance explanations and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, profitability and cost analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, KPI dashboards, and presentations to support leadership and business reviews.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and other business leaders to evaluate performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Analyze key business drivers, including revenue, gross margin, labor, material costs, inventory, freight, overhead, working capital, and cash flow.
• Support standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, and cost reduction initiatives to improve operational and financial performance.
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures, business initiatives, and ROI assessments through financial analysis and reporting.
• Develop and enhance reporting, dashboarding, and business intelligence solutions utilizing Power BI, Excel, ERP system, and other analytical tools.
• Support process improvement and reporting automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial and operational data used for reporting and analysis.
• Support cross-functional projects, departmental initiatives, and ad hoc analyses while collaborating with business leaders and functional teams.

Requirements

• Local candidates only. Applicants must currently reside within commuting distance of Los Angeles; CA. Relocation assistance is not available.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required or MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred.

• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cost Accounting, Corporate Finance, or related financial analysis roles. Preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, pivot tables, advanced formulas, and large dataset analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis functions
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and business intelligence solutions utilizing Power BI and other analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and financial reporting structures, data management, and business processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with finance and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive business information with discretion.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.