Solutions Analyst Jobs in California
Solutions Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, financial services, healthcare technology, and government contracting, with openings at every level from junior analyst through principal. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where major employers including Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain significant California operations. The most in-demand specialties include business process optimization, ERP implementation, and data-driven product analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function.
- Experience in full-cycle financial planning and analysis functions including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MBA, CFA, or other similar qualification).
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to put structure to ambiguous problems and drive insights.
- Excellent problem-framing, problem-structuring and project management skills.
- Excellent investigative and technical (Financial Modelling/SQL/Data Viz) skills working with large volumes of complex data.
- Excellent business judgment and leadership skills with the ability to communicate with clarity and engage with an executive management team.
About the job
Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges.
As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support.
This role offers you the opportunity to partner with Global App Developers (AppDev) (Google Customer Solutions) Leadership to build the future of the App Developers digital ecosystem. The AppDev team focuses on supporting and growing clients with mobile applications. Their main goal is to help these clients succeed and increase their investment in Google's app advertising solutions to drive installs and reengagement with their app.
In this role, you will work with executive sales leaders and key partners to enable robust decision-making by understanding their business, leading cross-functional efforts to grow the product area, and providing the strategic financial leadership required to manage complex portfolios. You will be a well-rounded top performer who can lead macro-business modeling initiatives and grow in a high-energy growth environment.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Trusted advisor to Sales Leaders (Director+) on business performance and finance related priorities. Provide management with clear insights and recommendations.
- Drive projects and initiatives end-to-end for Financial Planning and Analysis and support large, cross-functional, complex projects and initiatives.
- Drive business strategy across the AppDev Business. Define financial analysis objectives, build top-line analytical frameworks, and effectively prioritize activities that highlight opportunities and gaps in programs/product/App verticals performance.
- Lead investigative deep dives separately in partnership with finance and cross-functional partners.
- Partner effectively with finance, sales, sales operations and strategy in country, regional and global teams. Partner closely with other Finance teams and Revenue Strategy and Operations (RSO) to drive aligned business strategies.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function.
- Experience in full-cycle financial planning and analysis functions including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MBA, CFA, or other similar qualification).
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
- Ability to put structure to ambiguous problems and drive insights.
- Excellent problem-framing, problem-structuring and project management skills.
- Excellent investigative and technical (Financial Modelling/SQL/Data Viz) skills working with large volumes of complex data.
- Excellent business judgment and leadership skills with the ability to communicate with clarity and engage with an executive management team.
About the job
Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges.
As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support.
This role offers you the opportunity to partner with Global App Developers (AppDev) (Google Customer Solutions) Leadership to build the future of the App Developers digital ecosystem. The AppDev team focuses on supporting and growing clients with mobile applications. Their main goal is to help these clients succeed and increase their investment in Google's app advertising solutions to drive installs and reengagement with their app.
In this role, you will work with executive sales leaders and key partners to enable robust decision-making by understanding their business, leading cross-functional efforts to grow the product area, and providing the strategic financial leadership required to manage complex portfolios. You will be a well-rounded top performer who can lead macro-business modeling initiatives and grow in a high-energy growth environment.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Trusted advisor to Sales Leaders (Director+) on business performance and finance related priorities. Provide management with clear insights and recommendations.
- Drive projects and initiatives end-to-end for Financial Planning and Analysis and support large, cross-functional, complex projects and initiatives.
- Drive business strategy across the AppDev Business. Define financial analysis objectives, build top-line analytical frameworks, and effectively prioritize activities that highlight opportunities and gaps in programs/product/App verticals performance.
- Lead investigative deep dives separately in partnership with finance and cross-functional partners.
- Partner effectively with finance, sales, sales operations and strategy in country, regional and global teams. Partner closely with other Finance teams and Revenue Strategy and Operations (RSO) to drive aligned business strategies.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field
- Proven experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
- Proficiency with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle
- Ability to translate complex workflows into clear technical specifications
- Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and cross-functional collaboration
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies in a project delivery context
Solutions Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions analyst in California?
Most solutions analyst roles in California require a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, computer science, or a related field. California does not issue a state license for this role, so employers emphasize practical qualifications instead. Earning a recognized credential such as the Certified Business Analysis Professional from the International Institute of Business Analysis, or a platform-specific certification from Salesforce or SAP, significantly strengthens a candidacy in the California market.
How much do solutions analysts make in California?
Solutions analysts in California earn a median of about $127,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,110 for the lowest 10% to over $181,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire solutions analysts in California?
Employers hiring solutions analysts in California right now include Intuit, TikTok, and Palo Alto Networks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software companies, large health systems, and defense contractors creates consistent year-round demand across multiple industries.
Which California cities have the most solutions analyst jobs?
Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and Irvine account for the largest share of solutions analyst openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to a dense cluster of enterprise software and cloud technology firms, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, aerospace, and financial services companies, and San Diego benefits from a strong defense contracting and biotech presence that relies heavily on solutions-focused analytical roles.
Are there remote solutions analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Solutions analyst work is largely desk-based and documentation-driven, which makes it well suited to remote arrangements. About 63% of solutions analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed teams for this role. Requirements-gathering and stakeholder communication are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a solutions analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent operational or support role, such as a business systems coordinator, application support analyst, or project coordinator, where you already interact with software platforms and internal stakeholders. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente and major Bay Area technology firms regularly post associate analyst and junior business analyst openings designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Building a portfolio of documented process maps or requirements templates and earning a Salesforce Administrator or entry-level SAP certification gives a candidate a concrete edge in California interviews.
Where can I find and apply to solutions analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to solutions analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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