Financial Analyst

Los Angeles, CAfull timeRemoteentry$70k–$145kH1B: no

Generalmatter Financial Analyst responsible for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting for all General Matter projects. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and executive-level visibility.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will be instrumental in the development, tracking, forecasting, reporting, and accounting for all General Matter projects. This is a key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) role with executive-level visibility driving spending and contract profitability for all of our product lines. The successful candidate will interface with all aspects of the company, including production, engineering, sales, program management, accounting, and executive management.
Lead forecast of key performance indicators (KPIs), including spending and resource requirements for assigned business groups, such as headcount, capital, and operating expenses.
Forecast future unit costs with cross-functional teams and track progress in achieving cost reduction targets.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed to support operational decision-making, from new idea generation through to the implementation phase.
Perform a leading role on internal projects, working closely with peer organizations to understand key business issues and translate them into financial models and metrics.
Prepare and update capital expenditure and inventory cash forecasts.
Support product cost tracking and inventory analysis, including scrap, inventory obsolescence, and productivity efforts.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree2+ years of experience in an accountingBachelor’s degree in businessAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity with reportingAdditional Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree.
2+ years of experience in an accounting, finance, or business role (internship experience qualifies).

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, applied business statistics, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems.