Financial Analyst

Financial Planning & Analysis • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets. • Analyze business performance and identify trends impacting revenue, margins, and cash flow. • Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making. • Assist in preparation of board, lender, and management reporting packages. • Support annual operating plan and long-range planning processes. Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Analysis • Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and production variances. • Monitor standard costs and assist with cost roll processes. • Evaluate inventory levels, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory reserves. • Analyze product profitability, customer profitability, and production efficiency. • Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting & KPI Management • Prepare monthly financial and operational KPI reporting. • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to Board of Directors • Track and report key working capital metrics, including: o Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) o Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) o Inventory Days on Hand (DOH) o Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) • Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into business performance. • Conduct ad hoc analysis for senior leadership. Forecasting & Cash Flow Analysis • Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management. • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts. • Analyze trends in receivables, payables, inventory, and operating cash flow. • Manage 13 week cash flow forecast • Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance requirements. Business Partnership • Serve as a financial business partner to manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership teams. • Present financial results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner. • Participate in cross-functional projects to improve profitability and operational excellence. Must be eligible to work in the US and this position requires access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and/or may require licensure under ITAR/EAR.