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Senior Associate (Senior Manager), Finance
BioMed Realty
San Diego, CA
- $125,000 to $165,000 USD / year
BioMed Realty is looking for an experienced Finance Senior Associate (Senior Manager) to support the company’s corporate finance functions, including financial planning and analysis,…
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Assistant Executive Director - Sales and Marketing
Marycrest Assisted Living-Serenity Residence
Denver, CO
Lead the resident move-in process, including sales and marketing paperwork, referral development, and completion of required admission documentation.
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Assistant Executive Director - Sales and Marketing
Health Dimensions Group
Denver, CO
Lead the resident move-in process, including sales and marketing paperwork, referral development, and completion of required admission documentation.
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Senior Clinical Specialist Cardiac Rhythm Management - New Orleans, LA
MDU Medtronic USA Inc
Remote, United States
…therapies, and solutions, while supporting the onboarding and development of new Clinical Specialists and Sales…
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SharePoint Administrator
DANE LLC
Washington, DC
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
…Applications Management Division (EAMD), where the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical applications supporting law enforcement operations reside. You will design,…
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Senior Associate, Renewable Development
Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL
- $120,000 to $145,000 USD / year
As a Senior Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the development of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects throughout the United States.
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Associate Vice President of Residential & Community Living
Acenda, Inc.
United States
- $100,000 USD / year
The Associate Vice President of Residential & Community Living provides strategic and operational leadership for Acenda's residential, supportive housing and community-living portfolio. The…
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Associate Director, CMU Online - Office of the Provost
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
CMU Online is experiencing significant growth and seeks an Associate Director to support the operation, management and day-to-day operations of CMU Online's portfolio of graduate and…
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Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Cardiovascular-Beaumont, TX
Amgen
Beaumont, TX
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Cardiovascular
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Business Process Specialist - Austin Police
City of Austin
United States
- $65,510 to $81,890 USD / year
…management, performance measurement, change management and business process improvement. Provides support and assistance to senior process consultants, auditors and team…
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Institutional Consultant I
TIAA
Frisco, TX
- $26.3 to $36.7 USD / hour
…hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways - because when our people succeed, our…
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Growth Operations Associate
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
We are looking for a Growth Operations Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering across the business to design scalable…
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Senior CRA
ICON Clinical Research
Houston, TX
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the…
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HR Analyst - Human Resources (Medical Center)
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
…management and their customers to simple-to-moderately complex work process and flow, and to improve processes by validating and managing the real needs of customers, team members, and…
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Associate Director, Planning
UMW Universal McCann Worldwide LLC
Los Angeles, CA
…titles throughout the year on a major theatrical account. The Associate Director sets the strategic direction for assigned titles, guides the team from initial brief through execution and…
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Senior Associate, Paid Media
RSO Resolute Digital, LLC
Washington, DC
The Sr. Associate, Paid Media would be responsible for executing day-to-day digital and traditional media planning/buying and client service activities associated with assigned accounts,…
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Associate Director, Planning
UMW Universal McCann Worldwide LLC
Los Angeles, CA
…major theatrical/home entertainment/television account. The Associate Director sets the strategic direction for assigned titles, guides the team from initial brief through execution and…
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Sr Preconstruction Associate
RWE Americas
Austin, TX
The Senior Preconstruction Associate will support and coordinate preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage renewable energy projects - including engineering,…
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ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST (EXE LVL) - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
City of Houston
Houston, TX
…across sectors for in-depth policy discussions, and is in the process of building programs intended to leave lasting impact beyond a given term.Under the direction of the Director of…
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ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST (EXE LVL) - TREASURY & BANKING SUPPORT ANALYST
City of Houston
Houston, TX
The City Controller’s Office is seeking an Associate Staff Analyst to provide intermediate-level support in treasury, debt, and banking operations for the City of Houston. This position…
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Associate Scientist, Purification
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Reports To: Senior Principal Scientist - Purification
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Procurement Buyer - Work at Home - Ohio
Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc
United States
Supports the Senior Buyers and Procurement Supervisors as assigned. This includes, but is not limited to the procurement of supplies, services and equipment by determining specifications,…
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Associate Transportation Planner
Department of Transportation
CA
- $7,328 to $9,178 USD / month
In District 9's Transportation Planning Division, the Associate Transportation Planner (ATP) works at the journey level under the direction of a Senior Transportation Planner. The incumbent…
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Relationship Banker or Senior Relationship Banker Goose Creek
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Goose Creek, SC
Responsible for providing an industry leading client service experience both in person and on the phone through the development and expansion of new and existing client relationships.…
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Senior Database Engineer
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CO
The Senior Database Engineer at Bluestaq owns the data systems that move and protect information behind national security decisions - the schemas, pipelines, and datastores our enterprise…

The Planet Group

Financial Analyst

Palo Alto, CA, United States

$55 to $58 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $58 USD / hour
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: $55/hr - $58/hr (DOE)

Job Description:

The Planet Group is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Financial Analyst 2 to join our finance team. This position offers an opportunity for a financial professional who enjoys working with complex data, developing innovative reporting solutions, and translating financial information into meaningful insights that support operational and financial decision-making.

The Financial Analyst 2 will perform complex financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and account reconciliation activities for assigned SADR units and service centers. A key focus of this position will be analyzing financial trends, conducting budget-to-actual and variance analyses, and designing and maintaining financial reporting templates and analytical tools that improve the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of financial reporting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to independently organize and evaluate large financial data sets. This individual will be expected to look beyond the numbers to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, anticipate potential financial issues, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to finance leadership and departmental stakeholders.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Finance within the Office of the Senior Associate Dean of Research

Duties include:

Perform and design ad hoc analyses of large complex data sets: reconcile complex accounts. Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas.
Construct and assemble data for budgeting and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high-level summary of recommendations. May develop annual budget for individual department/unit.
Conduct analysis and resolution and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility and create complex compliance reports.
Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and third parties.
Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed.
Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.

Requirements:

Understanding of the operations of a research medical school, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, general and cost accounting theory, institutional accounting systems, Service Center operations, federal regulations, financial reporting, budget/forecast development, and fund accounting.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, especially in a large, heavily regulated environment, as well as significant organizational abilities, independence, and self-motivation.
Knowledge in databases, data extraction methods and report presentation; knowledge of Oracle
financial systems, and the University's iLab Solutions system, including its data structures and methods of report
generation.
Excellent written and oral communication, including policy writing and reporting of quantitative data.
Ability to work well with people of varying levels of authority and educational backgrounds in multiple organizations and to elicit cooperation without direct authority in order to enable cooperative problem solving.
Experience with research grant management and the financial aspects of sponsored projects.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

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