Financial Analyst

Role Summary/Purpose:

In this role, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing valuable financial insights into both the General Accounting and Cost Accounting areas.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis:   Perform financial analysis to assess business performance, trends, and forecast future financial outcomes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, assuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on financial performance, including variance analysis, and present findings to senior management.
• Cost Accounting:  Set standard cost on all new part numbers. Participate in the annual cost accounting process including variance analysis.
• Accounts Receivable: Process daily AR including credit and collections activities and sales tax exemption certificate requirements by customer.
• Month End process: Perform month end closing entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Collaboration:  Work closely with cross-functional teams such as accounting, operations, purchasing and sales to gather data, evaluate financial impacts, and provide actionable insights.
• Participate in projects as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Finance experience in Manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years Cost Accounting and financial analysis experience
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
• Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance
• CPA preferred but not required

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A proactive, self-starter attitude and strong time-management skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and deliver results timely
• Ability to lead projects and assignments