Financial Analyst

About the role

Administers the financial programs and activities for the plant or division. Performs financial and production analysis in working with all management and department heads at the plant, division, and corporate levels, as necessary. Prepares annual budget, monthly/quarterly rolling forecast, reconciles inventories, and performs general accounting duties in monthly closing. Monitors cost and variance reporting systems to control inventories and cost.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly rolling forecast, monthly closing, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Lead annual budget and standard cost processes and communicate with all involved departments.
• Monitor variance tracking, cost reduction projects, performance ratios, break-even cost, and product flows.
• Analyze and explain material, labor, and overhead cost trends.
• Perform inventory tracking to ensure proper valuation and accuracy of inventories.
• Interface with senior management regarding costs, trends, and major variances.
• Interpret and report financial results to plant, division, and corporate management.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and policies.
• Identify profit opportunities and assist in implementation.
• Perform other duties as directed by plant, division, or corporate management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3+ years' experience in Accounting or Cost Financial Analysis.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.
• Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to summarize complicated financial data in a simple and concise way.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically advanced usage in Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to formalize and present complex financial data to operations leadership teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office and some ERP experience.
• Must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a “US Person” as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision eligibility starting at 13 weeks.
• 12 company holidays plus 3 weeks PTO.
• Eligible for 50% remote hybrid schedule after 6 months of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Industry-leading 401k with up to 9.5% company match (dollar-for-dollar for the first 3%, and $0.50 for every $1 contributed up to the next 3% of salary).