Job Information
Robert Half Financial Analyst in Palo Alto, California
Description
We are seeking a Contract FP& A Manager for an approximately 90‑day engagement to support core financial planning and modeling while we search for a full‑time hire.
Responsibilities:
Own and execute budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities
Maintain, update, and refine the company’s financial models
Ensure accuracy and consistency across forecasts, assumptions, and drivers
Work directly within a financial planning tool (Aleph preferred or similar)
Support month‑end close and OPEX workflows in partnership with Accounting
Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) and investigate drivers
Provide reliable, timely financial data to finance leadership
Deliver immediate impact in a short‑term, fast‑ramp contract environment
Requirements
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of FP& A or related finance experience
Strong foundational FP& A skills, particularly:
Budgeting
Forecasting and reforecasting
Financial modeling
Hands‑on financial modeling experience (building and maintaining models directly)
Experience using planning tools such as Aleph or closely related systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Planful)
Comfort partnering with Accounting on month‑end close, accruals, and OPEX tracking
Proven ability to operate as a hands‑on executor (doer), not just a reviewer
Ability to ramp quickly and work independently in a 90‑day contract role
Comfortable working fully remote while supporting Central Time business hours
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