Financial Analyst I

About the Role

The Financial Analyst I supports accurate product costing, financial reporting, and business decisions in a high-volume ammunition manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with production, finance, and operations to analyze production costs, identify cost trends, and provide insights to drive business decisions. It plays a key role in financial close processes, inventory control, variance analysis, and collaboration with local operations and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly performance review meetings with operations teams to review cost and operational results.
• Attend production meetings and provide financial analysis to support operational and business decision-making.
• Assist with ad hoc financial and operational analysis to meet management and production team needs.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with GAAP, FAR/DFARS, CAS, internal controls, and ERP/reporting processes.
• Support monthly budgeting and forecasting processes through cost trend analysis and performance reporting.
• Prepare and analyze weekly cost reports, identifying trends and providing insights to support business and operational decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting or finance; experience within a fast-paced manufacturing, defense, or ammunition manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems supporting general ledger and cost reporting; Deltek Costpoint and Cognos experience are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, and collaborate across finance, production, and operations teams.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to meet location-specific requirements for access to ITAR-controlled technical data and unescorted access at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant.
• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Pay

$80,300 - $102,300

Schedule

980 Schedule

Benefits

Olin offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace with voluntary employee networks connecting employees across sites, divisions, and functions to strengthen connections and community involvement.