Financial Analyst II

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst II, Production provides financial analysis and decision support for Production and Manufacturing operations. This role focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic decision-making.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and variances against standard costs.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs related to production performance.
• Conduct variance analysis (price, usage, volume, and efficiency) and provide clear explanations to management.
• Support the development of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts for production departments.
• Monitor actual results against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Assist in long-range planning and capacity analysis.
• Identify cost drivers and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvements.
• Partner with Production and Operations teams to improve cost visibility and financial discipline.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial impact assessments.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support production planning, make/buy decisions, and capital investments.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Accounting teams on financial issues.
• Absorb month-end close activities related to production accounting and inventory.
• Absorb assistance with audits by providing documentation and explanations for production-related financial data.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and 2-4 years of previous work experience in a Financial Analyst capacity or like position.
• Production, manufacturing, or operations-focused environment experience preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Solid experience in interpreting and analyzing complex datasets that help frame thoughts and outcomes for senior members of the team.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and production metrics.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analyze data to identify potential trends, inconsistencies, and outliers; help resolve issues and support decisions.
• Strong business acumen.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset.