Finance & Accounting Analyst

About the role

The Finance & Accounting Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities that drive business strategy and operational success. Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis team, this position collaborates with various departments to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities across assigned business areas.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze project financial performance and provide recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and communicate key drivers impacting results.
• Aid leaders in evaluating risks, opportunities, and financial impacts associated with business initiatives.
• Support financial reporting for Raymond development and project initiatives, including executive-level reviews.
• Partner with Project Management Office leadership to provide budget updates, labor reporting, and financial performance insights.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Present financial information and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business priorities.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.
• Afford reporting tools, dashboards, and processes that improve decision-making capabilities.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong curiosity and desire to understand how financial decisions impact business performance.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification or CPA certification eligible and/or JD.
• Experience working with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, Cognos, or similar analytics tools and SAP.
• Experience automating reporting processes and improving data visualization capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging technology to solve business challenges.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience presenting financial information to leaders and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $73,840 - $94,667 per year.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays.
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs.
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development.

Where and When You’ll Work

This role offers a hybrid schedule—collaborate in person Monday through Wednesday at our Columbus, IN office and work remotely Thursday and Friday. Typical first shift hours apply.