Financial Analyst

Careerscape is placing a Financial Analyst on a temporary basis with our client, a financial services company headquartered in downtown Los Angeles. This role supports the finance team during a period of increased workload, including quarterly reporting, budget variance analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling. The assignment is expected to run approximately four to six months.

The Financial Analyst will work directly with senior finance staff to prepare reports, reconcile accounts, and deliver analysis that supports business decisions. The role requires strong Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

This is a fully on-site position at the company's downtown Los Angeles office. Candidates must be available to begin within two weeks of offer acceptance and commit to the full assignment duration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts
• Build and maintain financial models in Excel to support planning activities
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Support audit preparation by compiling documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Track and report on key performance indicators for department leadership
• Assist with the annual budgeting and reforecasting cycle
• Coordinate with accounting and operations teams to validate financial data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 2 or more years of experience in a financial analyst or comparable role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• CPA or CFA candidacy is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience
• Weekly direct deposit
• Access to Careerscape health insurance options for qualifying assignments
• 401(k) with matching contributions for eligible temporary employees
• Dedicated recruiter support and check-ins throughout the assignment
• Potential for contract extension or conversion to a permanent role
• Exposure to a well-established financial services environment in downtown Los Angeles
• Networking access within Careerscape's Southern California client portfolio

Job Type: Temporary | Work Type: On-Site | Industry: Accounting & Finance | Experience: Associate