Factory Finance Analyst

About the role

The Factory Finance Analyst supports the financial and operational performance of our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Factory Finance Manager, you'll partner with Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, and Plant Leadership to ensure strong financial controls, efficient purchasing processes, accurate reporting, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Factory Finance Manager with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, spending trends, and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Aid in monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to plant leadership.

Procurement & Purchasing

• Coordinate procurement activities across indirect spend categories, including Maintenance, Capital equipment, Safety, Quality, Industrial supplies, and Plant services.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory levels.
• Create and manage purchase orders, goods receipts, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transactions.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and financial controls.

Vendor & Accounts Payable Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Cook urgent payment requests while ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support audit readiness.

Supply Chain & Operational Support

• Monitor purchase orders and shipment status to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Act as the local escalation point for vendor delivery issues and order delays.
• Cook with Supply Chain and Operations to minimize production disruptions.
• Support inventory accuracy and purchasing efficiency across the manufacturing site.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Leverage SAP and financial reporting tools to enhance visibility and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation and standardization initiatives that strengthen financial controls and operational performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction and manufacturing excellence.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Accounting.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• With SAP ERP.
• Experience using Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Ariba.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or plant finance.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost accounting.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cross-functional business partnering.