Financial Analyst

About the role

Kearfott Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team in Black Mountain, NC. The ideal candidate will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and identify variances.
• Conduct profitability, cost-benefit, and trend analyses to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with business units to gather financial data and provide analytical support.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, operational metrics, and business performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, technology, or other relevant industries preferred.
• Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools preferred.

Skills

• Financial Modeling & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Partnering
• Data Interpretation & Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off.