Junior Financial Analyst POST NUMBER: 471578

Irvine, CA, US Hybrid

Other Services (except public administration)

Vaco

$ 60000.00 - 90000.00 yearly

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Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Financial Analyst to support their finance team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early?career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general corporate finance.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced corporate finance professionals to support core financial activities and special projects that help drive business decisions. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and eager to build a foundation in corporate financial analysis within a collaborative environment.

This is a hybrid position based in Irvine, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Assist with the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
Support monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for internal stakeholders.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Accounting & Financial Support

Help maintain accurate financial information across systems and spreadsheets.
Assist with reconciliations, reviews, and basic validation of financial data.
Support general accounting and finance processes as needed.

Variance & Expense Analysis

Assist with comparing actual results to budgets or forecasts.
Help identify cost control opportunities and efficiency improvements.
Partner with internal teams to support expense tracking and reporting.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects

Support ad hoc financial analysis requests from finance leadership.
Assist with special projects tied to business initiatives or operational improvements.
Help summarize financial findings in a clear, concise manner for non-finance audiences.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong interest in corporate finance and financial analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, basic lookups, pivot tables).
Exposure to financial systems or reporting tools is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively while following established processes.
Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
0–1 years of relevant experience; internships, academic projects, or coursework are acceptable.

What This Role Offers

Hands-on experience in core financial analysis and reporting.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and business support activities.
Mentorship and training from experienced finance professionals.
Clear growth potential within finance or accounting career paths.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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