Financial Analyst

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $27.00hr - $32.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or manufacturing finance within a plant or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to manage financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, and financial modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency, ownership, and integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including product cost standards updates, bridging cost changes, and preparing all applicable AOP schedules.
• Manage weekly and monthly cost reporting, including actual vs. forecasted results and distribution of reports to unit and manufacturing management.
• Analyze and interpret variance to target for direct expenses; provide detailed reporting and KPI breakdown to leadership.
• Identify and lead process improvements in financial planning and reporting systems.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Production teams to quantify and track savings, ensuring accuracy within systems.
• Drive the month-end close process, including journal entries, SAP requirements, FAC review, and preparation of insightful variance commentary.
• Perform financial analyses and scenario studies to support decision-making.
• Oversee and audit operational BOM accuracy throughout the year.
• Actively contribute to the leadership team, offering training and support on financial information and business results.
• Maintain strong internal controls aligned with corporate and compliance standards, ensuring effective inventory management.
• Provide leadership for financial integrity, transactional accuracy, and SAP responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Nice to Have:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Experience with 4Site is a plus.

Skills:

• Financial Planning.
• Forecasting.
• Reporting.
• SAP.
• Advanced Excel.
• Financial Modeling.
• Cost Accounting.
• Variance Analysis.
• Inventory Management.
• Month-end Close.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.