Financial Analyst

About the role

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Analyst who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys digging into data to solve business problems. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is technically strong, naturally curious, and wants to build a long-term career where they can make a visible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
• Build, improve, and automate reports, dashboards, and executive-level reporting tools.
• Create financial models, forecasts, and budget analyses.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to simplify complex data into actionable insights.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations.
• Aid with reporting automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Support data migration initiatives and ongoing reporting optimization projects.
• Present information in a clear, concise format that enables executive leadership to make informed business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 1-4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, business analytics, or a similar analytical role.
• Manufacturing finance or cost accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience working with SQL.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a simple, executive-friendly format.