Financial Analyst

Position Summary: The Financial Analyst is an entry level position that will assist business leaders by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, variance analysis and reporting to ensure accurate financial performance measurement. This individual must be able to work with large sets of complex data, possess basic Excel & Financial modeling skills in order to produce, and translate financial information into meaningful metrics to improve performance. The Financial Analyst will work in a team environment collaborating with the Accounting and Operational leadership teams, as well as various team members across the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
• Track and report manufacturing variances (price, usage, volume, and efficiency).
• Assist in monitoring work-in-process (WIP) and inventory valuation.
• Support annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts for production departments.
• Compare actual results to budget/forecast and explain variances.
• Assist with production capacity and cost projections.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for production leadership.
• Support month-end close activities.
• Ensure accuracy of production financial data in ERP and reporting systems.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to understand cost drivers.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support audits and documentation related to production costs and inventory.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety procedures when in manufacturing environments.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and 0-2 years of previous experience. Exposure to manufacturing, production, or Operations environment preferred. Internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting concepts preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work on complex issues and support the team by gathering information to help analyze data and evaluate various outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic modeling). Familiarity with ERP systems and AI tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Ability to collaborate well with others inside and outside of the Finance team.
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail while delivering accurate and timely work.
• Capable of analyzing data to identify potential trends, inconsistencies, and outliers; helping resolve issues and support decisions.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily performed in an office environment. The employee must be able to operate standard office equipment, work at a computer for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move between office, shop, and project locations. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Mental Requirements

The employee must be able to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, maintain attention to detail, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.