Financial Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing team in Avon, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent position. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Controller while building experience in plant finance, operational analysis, and reporting. The position is well suited for someone with a foundation in accounting or finance who is eager to grow in a hands-on environment that connects financial results to day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to help management understand business performance within the plant.
• Assist with planning activities by supporting budgets, forecasts, and explanations of results against expectations.
• Prepare reports and insights related to production, labor, and other operational drivers that affect financial outcomes.
• Contribute to monthly close activities, including journal entry support, account analysis, and preparation of financial statements.
• Help maintain fixed asset records and support accounting tasks tied to asset tracking and related reconciliations.
• Partner with plant and finance leaders to gather information from both office teams and the manufacturing floor.
• Support cost-focused accounting work such as labor analysis, inventory-related review, and cycle count follow-up.
• Participate in process improvement and internal control efforts that strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Use financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP platforms and OneStream, to organize data and produce analysis.

Requirements

• Background in finance, accounting, or business analysis, including early-career experience, internships, or co-op experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and an interest in applying them in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis concepts.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data organization.
• Exposure to fixed asset accounting or related account reconciliation work is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to investigate data and summarize findings clearly.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working with both finance personnel and operational teams.