Senior Analyst

Talently; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Analyst to join a collaborative Technology organization focused on financial insight, analytics, and process improvement. You will influence budgeting and forecasting by turning large datasets into actionable recommendations for leadership.

You will partner with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT to develop financial models, deliver insights through presentations, and streamline processes while ensuring compliance with EH&S policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial analysis, planning, budgeting, or related area.
• Advanced Excel with financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience handling large datasets for complex problems.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, and three-statement modeling.
• SQL proficiency with relational databases or cloud data platforms.
• Ability to communicate findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth analysis of operational and financial performance.
• Translate data into insights and leadership-ready presentations.
• Streamline budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and ROI analyses.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, IT, andAnalytics teams on initiatives.
• Use data mining and visualization to address complex challenges.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and deliver high-quality work.
• Follow EH&S policies and team requirements.

Skills

Senior Analyst

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Analytics

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Power Query

VBA

Job description

Location: On Site - Irvine, California, United States

Skills: Senior Analyst, Strong Excel Skills, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Large Datasets, Power Query, Modeling, Data Analysis, Planning

About the Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity:

Join a collaborative Technology organization focused on using financial insight, advanced analytics, and technology to improve business performance. This opportunity will allow you to influence financial planning strategy, optimize budgeting and forecasting processes, and transform complex data into clear recommendations for leadership. As a Senior Analyst, you will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, improve operational efficiency, and support enterprise-wide decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth analysis of operational and financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Translate complex data into compelling insights and presentations that help leadership make informed business decisions.
• Streamline budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, return-on-investment analyses, and other planning solutions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Technology, and Digital teams on analytical initiatives.
• Use statistical analysis, data mining, and visualization techniques to address complex operational challenges.
• Manage multiple projects, communicate timelines effectively, and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team involvement requirements.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, or a related area.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience analyzing and summarizing large datasets to solve complex business problems.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and three-statement modeling capabilities.
• Proficiency writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases or cloud data platforms.
• Experience with financial modeling, data mining, statistical analysis, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and communicate analytical findings effectively to leadership.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with VBA, Python, R, or similar programming and automation languages.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, Tableau, or comparable data visualization tools.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Snowflake, Azure, or other enterprise data and planning platforms.
• Knowledge of Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, EPM, or CPM systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale financial planning technology implementations or process improvements.
• Manufacturing industry experience or exposure to operational performance analytics.
• Familiarity with enterprise planning, forecasting, and financial reporting environments.
• Experience presenting insights through effective data storytelling and executive-level visualizations.