Financial Planning And Analysis Jobs in California
Financial Planning And Analysis jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from junior financial analyst through senior FP&A director. The largest hiring markets are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where companies like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Disney maintain significant finance teams. The most sought-after specialties in California include strategic forecasting, SaaS metrics analysis, and business partnering for high-growth technology companies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This individual contributor is primarily responsible for supporting financial planning, modeling, analysis, and forecasting, assisting in financial assessment, preparing financial and other reports, and researching financial trends.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Pursues self-development and effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and customers; listening, responding to, and seeking performance feedback; acknowledging strengths and weaknesses; assessing and responding to the needs of others; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
- Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; following procedures and policies and applying data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating with others, often cross-functionally, to solve business problems; supporting the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations; communicating progress and information; identifying and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities when possible; and escalating issues or risks as appropriate.
- Supports the evaluation of the business environment by assisting with financial assessment (e.g., Situational, Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats, Opportunity-Based Strategic Planning, system value chain analysis).
- Supports internal and external audits by assisting with preparation of audit schedules and review of audit results.
- Supports the creation of budgets and/or forecasts in accordance with business strategic initiatives by analyzing budgeting trends; conducting budget and forecasting; and providing information as requested to aid the development of department/regional budgets.
- Supports others in advising region/business unit leaders on strategic fiscal matters by assisting with preparation of regular and special reports for both financial and statistical matters in order to facilitate financial management throughout the organization; and assisting with organizing regular meetings with leadership to review financial results for their areas.
- Supports financial modeling by assisting with development of best-practice models; documenting risk alternatives; and assisting with the development of what-if scenarios and forecasts using in-house models or software.
- Supports assessment of the business vision, objectives, and strategic initiatives by conducting research to assess financial impact of strategies and initiatives.
- Supports costing activities by assisting with the identification of cost avoidance and cost recovery opportunities.
- Evaluates performance/operations/financial state by using templates (e.g., cash flow, RFA process, weekly unit case report) and computer applications; conducting financial analyses (e.g., operating cash flow analyses, pro forma P&L, line item walk forwards, volume building blocks, NPV, IRR, Discounted Cash Flow, statistical analyses, economic analyses); and completing variance analysis (e.g., volume, P&L line item, cost of goods, rate).
- Supports reporting of region/business unit financial information by preparing and evaluating financial trend information, data analysis reports, and forecasts of income and expense; recording assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses; and collecting data/inputs from region/business unit systems to support analyses (e.g., membership and utilization reports, volume reporting, day sales inventory, analysis spreadsheets, investment schedules).
- Supports field operations by assisting with analysis of their operational/financial performance.
- Supports Financial Statement Analysis of business partners (e.g., suppliers, customers, co-packers, acquisition targets) by using software systems (Internet, Bloomberg, and D&B), annual reports, and/or interviews; and determining the financial status (viability) of business partners.
- Supports improving financial performance by assisting with the identification of financial trends; running analyses and calling attention to operational issues that need to be addressed to improve performance.
- Supports strategic financial planning by performing financial, utilization, and benchmark analytics.
- Supports strategic financial planning by gathering recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, financial requirements, and operating forecasts; and assisting with development of financial concepts for financial planning and control.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
- Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
- Attention to Detail
- Business Knowledge
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Group Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Dependability
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
- Drives Results
- Facilitation Skills
- Health Care Industry
- Influencing Others
- Integrity
- Learning Agility
- Organizational Savvy
- Problem Solving
- Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
- Teamwork
- Topic-Specific Communication
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in finance, business, or related field OR Minimum three (3) years financial planning and/or data analysis experience, or directly related business experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years experience working with intermediate functions of spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), including filtering data, creating pivot tables, and linking workbooks or spreadsheets.
- Two (2) years experience working with KP data sources or tools.
PrimaryLocation : California,Pasadena,Walnut Center - Regional Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Services
Department : Regional Offices - Pasadena - Gen Acctg-Statutory Finance - 0808
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
- Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
- Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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Financial Planning And Analysis Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente12

- Delta Dental Ins.5

- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals2

- AECOM1

- Ghost1

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Media & Entertainment
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial planning and analysis jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field required
- Three or more years of FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with proficiency in Workday Adaptive or Anaplan
- Experience partnering with cross-functional business leaders to support strategic decision-making
- CFA or CPA designation preferred for senior and director-level positions at California employers
- Familiarity with SaaS or technology business metrics such as ARR, CAC, and LTV
Financial Planning And Analysis Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial planning and analysis professional in California?
There is no California state license required to work in financial planning and analysis. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, followed by entry-level roles in financial analysis or accounting at a California company. Many professionals pursue the CFA designation through the CFA Institute or a CPA license through the California Board of Accountancy to advance into senior FP&A roles.
Which companies hire financial planning and analysis professionals in California?
Employers hiring financial planning and analysis professionals in California right now include Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental Ins., and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major entertainment studios, and large healthcare systems means consistent demand across a wide range of industries.
Which California cities have the most financial planning and analysis jobs?
Rancho Cordova, Pasadena, and San Jose have the most financial planning and analysis openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose markets are driven by technology company headquarters, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment, media, and healthcare employers who maintain large corporate finance functions in the region.
Are there remote financial planning and analysis jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Financial planning and analysis is a desk-based analytical role that translates well to remote work. About 74% of financial planning and analysis openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer flexibility. Strategic forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a financial planning and analysis professional in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a financial analyst or junior FP&A analyst role, which California technology and media companies regularly post as new-graduate positions. Large California employers like Salesforce and Kaiser Permanente run rotational finance programs for recent graduates. Lateral moves from accounting or business operations roles are common, and earning a CFA Level I or completing an Excel-based financial modeling course strengthens a candidate's application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to financial planning and analysis jobs in California?
You can find and apply to financial planning and analysis jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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