Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Partner directly with assigned Business Unit Manager(s) to provide financial analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and support operational decision making.
• Develop, standardize, and document financial processes, reports, and analytical tools to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate variances, and prepare actionable recommendations for business and finance leadership.
• Support the annual operating plan, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by automating manual reporting, improving data quality, and identifying opportunities to eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Assist with the preparation of management reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, and accounting to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Gradually assume ownership of accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close responsibilities, and balance sheet reviews.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of plant operations and financial drivers to serve as a trusted business partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical engineering or industrial finance experience.
• Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other business intelligence tools.