Position: DoD Financial Management Analyst Type: Full-time Location: San Diego, California Travel: 10% **Contingent Upon Award** Position Summary: The Financial Analyst provides on-site financial management support to Na…
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Financial Analyst jobs in San Diego, CA
Financial analysts build models and forecasts that guide business decisions. They analyze budgets, variances, and performance data, then turn the numbers into recommendations leadership can act on.
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Position: Business Intelligence Analyst Type: Full-time Location: Coronado, CA Travel: Approximately three to four trips annually **Contingent Upon Award** Position Summary: The Business Intelligence Analyst serves as th…
based on the needs and priorities of the business. The Senior Analyst will support the Corporate Development and Investor Relations functions... ...Operations initiatives that intersect with strategic and financial prior…
Job Title: Tax ManagerLocation: Remote or Hybrid to Brea, CA or San Diego, CASalary: 120k-160k + Annual Bonuses + Full Benefits + PTO + Profit SharingRequirements: CPA, have a HNW focus in your portfolio.We are a full-se…
exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sales Analyst you will play a critical role in supporting the sales organization... ...invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial futur…
$139.53k - $172.36k
experience required.Advanced knowledge of Fixed Income investing.Advanced knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring. Credit analyst training completed.Advanced speaking, excel and writing communication skills.P…
certification(s)Hands on experience with additional commercial lending industry platforms, e.g., Moody’s, Blooma, BuiltAn advanced degree or financial industry certificationBuilt next generation analytic capabilities (e.…
$88.9k - $168.3k
Do you have a passion and a curiosity for solving complex casino gaming, integrated resort, hotel and hospitality accounting and financial operations business issues?Are you looking for a fast-paced and hands-on yet flex…
We are looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management Analyst to support a long-term contract opportunity within the insurance industry in San Diego, California. This role focuses on strengthening identity gover…
$70k - $76k
Kratos is seeking a Treasury and Risk Analyst for their Corporate Office in San Diego, CA. This position is on-site. Kratos Defense... ...Maintains bank and credit card accounts and relationships with financial partners…
Range: 47.50-59.25/h DOEPosition Summary:The Senior Accounting Analyst II will provide hands-on accounting support for the ERP implementation... ...The role will partner with Accounting and IDS to confirm that financial…
** Security Clearance Required Company Overview Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier p…
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What financial analysts earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $34–$45 | $71k–$94k |
| Mid level | $45–$62 | $94k–$130k |
| Senior | $60–$82 | $124k–$171k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Financial modelingForecasting and budgetingVariance analysisAdvanced ExcelSQLPower BI or TableauFinancial statement analysisPresenting to leadership
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a financial model you built.
Explain the decision the model supported, your key assumptions and drivers, and how you sanity-checked outputs. Mention what the business did with it.
How do you approach a variance between budget and actuals?
Show a drill-down habit: isolate price versus volume versus timing, talk to the budget owner, and separate one-time noise from a real trend.
How do the three financial statements connect?
Trace one example cleanly, such as net income flowing to retained earnings and the cash flow statement bridging to the cash balance. Practiced fluency is the point.
Tell me about a recommendation you made that leadership acted on.
Pick a case where your analysis changed a decision — a cut, an investment, a price change — and give the measured result.
How do you build a forecast when the data is messy or incomplete?
Describe triangulating from multiple sources, stating assumptions explicitly, and giving a range with drivers rather than one false-precision number.
What tools do you use beyond Excel?
Name your actual stack — SQL, Power BI, an FP&A platform like Anaplan or Adaptive — and one thing you automated with it.
How would you evaluate whether a project is worth investing in?
Reference NPV, IRR, and payback, but emphasize the quality of assumptions and the sensitivity analysis around them.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For financial analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Tie each analysis to the decision it informed and the dollar impact, not just the deliverable produced.
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Name the budgets or P&L size you supported so scope is clear, for example a $40M cost center.
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Show the modeling itself: three-statement models, scenario analysis, or driver-based forecasts you built from scratch.
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Quantify process wins, like cutting the monthly reporting cycle by automating with SQL or Power Query.
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List CFA or FMVA progress if applicable; even level one signals seriousness for analyst roles.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Financial Analyst
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FP&A Manager
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Director of FP&A
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VP of Finance
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