Financial Analyst

About the role

We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst. This role will assist plant managers, supervisors, and employees with understanding financial objectives, performance, and their role in ensuring cost-effective plant performance. The Analyst will also collaborate with the Plant General Manager to prepare monthly reports, develop budgets, and manage financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Aids in making cost-effective workload decisions during daily operations.
• Analyzes new workloads, reviews pricing quotes, and optimizes the workload mix.
• Engages in detailed analysis of plant performance, focusing on job cost, inventory management, and valuation.
• Maintains GAAP accuracy of financial statements and collaborates with the Corporate, Segment, or COE Aerostructures Controllers to ensure compliance with SOX documentation.
• Assists various corporate departments to resolve plant-related issues and prepares audit responses as necessary.
• Performs quarterly and year-end plant-specific accounting work and maintains detailed records for developing or updating unit costs.
• Monitors activity related to plant fixed assets and coordinates necessary approvals and transactions related to disposals or transfers.
• Prepares and interprets financial data reports in logical formats and communicates operational performance via financial information to both financial and non-financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing techniques is highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various financial accounting management software such as AS400 and inventory software.
• Ability to produce, read, and interpret various financial reports, specifications, and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to write reports, business correspondence, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• The ability to perform accounting and financial calculations and projections.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements.
• Ability to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working with customers (internal and external), all employees, vendors, and others in a professional and respectful manner.
• The ability to understand and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations relevant to accounting and financial institutions.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial accounting software.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.