Financial Analyst 1

About the role

The Financial Analyst I position supports the company-wide financial planning and analysis process at The Ziegenfelder Company, a private family-owned organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role requires a critical thinker and doer who can track current performance, identify trends, and assist in forecasting future outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial risks related to projects, investments, and operational changes
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and other departments to provide financial reporting and business insights
• Aid in developing, reviewing, and updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Maintain the standard costing system, including annual cost rollups and periodic updates
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including material, labor, and overhead costs
• Create or maintain interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI
• Perform detailed financial analyses to support business decisions and strategic planning
• Analyze historical and current financial data to assess organizational performance
• Update and maintain internal financial reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis and explain results to stakeholders
• Support monthly close activities and financial reporting processes
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's products, operations, and business drivers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in an Accounting or Financial Analysis role
• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment