Principal Financial Analyst

Company: Tryfacta, Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

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Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.

Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!

Tryfacta is certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services & has numerous ISO Certifications that capture our commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Summary:
Tryfacta is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst for our client in Oakland, CA 94612. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Principal Financial Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA 94612
Duration: 960 hours
Work Schedule: M-F 8:15-5:00

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Rolling Stock and Shops Operations Administration, the Principal Financial Analyst (PFA) serves as the most senior financial analyst within the department, playing a pivotal role in advancing the Department's strategic operational and financial objectives.
The successful candidate will perform in-depth and complex analyses, developing comprehensive financial and operational models to support a department comprising over 800 Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) across more than 50 distinct job classifications. The PFA will lead efforts in cost optimization for maintenance activities, leveraging advanced Excel and other data analysis tools for data extraction, manipulation, and in-depth analysis. The developed models will ensure that Rolling Stock and Shops (RS&S) aligns staffing and material resources with operational demands, service level agreements, railcar availability, efficiency, reliability metrics, collective bargaining parameters, and other key variables. This alignment is crucial for the efficient and effective use of support staff and maintenance shop resources.
In addition to these core responsibilities, the incumbent will undertake ad hoc costing and analysis tasks, including but not limited to cash flow projections, cost-benefit analysis, labor costings, operating and capital budgeting, and trend analysis. The role also involves data modeling activities, such as labor hour tracking, non-labor and parts analysis, and labor studies. The PFA will complete analysis projects and deliver strategic and operational scenarios to management, facilitating informed decision-making and implementation.
The candidate will also generate reports and operations-based financial results, providing managers with critical insights to drive decision-making and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs and metrics. Additionally, the PFA may act as the subject matter expert in data analytics, business intelligence, and operational reporting for RS&S management and other District departments.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate for the Principal Financial Analyst position will have a proven track record in supporting operations through resource forecasting, predictive analytics, and the development and monitoring of key performance indicators within an operational context. This individual will have demonstrated effective communication across various staff levels and will have a natural curiosity, a strong interest in collaborating with a wide range of people, and a commitment to spending time in a maintenance facility to gain a deeper understanding of railcar maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will embrace a continuous improvement mindset and be dedicated to the ongoing development of professional and technical skills

Duties
Establishes schedules and methods for providing financial analysis services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
Conducts complex financial and management studies to evaluate District system performance and operating efficiency; prepares and presents study findings and recommendations; implements recommendations and provides assistance to District departments in assessing performance against stated objectives.
Performs the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit including specialized analyses and studies related to the District's budgeting, financial control and management analysis functions.
Provides financial oversight on assigned projects; identifies funding sources; projects cash flow requirements; maintains budgetary records for proposed projects; compiles actual project costs; performs financial, statistical and comparative analysis of actual and budgeted costs.
Participates in the preparation and administration of District-wide budgets; compiles and analyzes budget data; coordinates activities within other divisions and departments.
Analyzes contract provisions and change orders related to approved cost of work and budget allocations; analyzes and reports cost variances; ensures that cost control methods are implemented and applied to program objectives.
Develops and recommends improvements to computerized financial management system.
Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of financial analysis and program management.
May plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for complex financial, statistical and project control analysis in assigned area.



To be considered for this position, you should have: [ Skills, Education, or Experience]
Key Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in conducting complex financial analyses and developing robust financial and data models.
Proficiency in extracting, manipulating, analyzing, and integrating large datasets.
Familiarity with Oracle-based financial, budgetary, and human resource systems or equivalent ERP systems.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to frame issues and structure data for thorough analysis.
Capacity to comprehend complex issues and work collaboratively towards effective solutions.
Excellent research, reading comprehension, and professional writing abilities.
Ability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.
Comfort with managing ambiguity and adapting to changing circumstances.



Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

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