Financial Analyst II

Location: Independence, MO

About the role

The Financial Analyst II 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 cost, identify cost trends, and provides insight to help drive business decisions. This position plays a key role in financial close processes, inventory control, variance analysis, while partnering closely with local operations and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting/budgeting process.
• Build and maintain forecasting models and reporting and analytical tools.
• Support the annual strategic planning process.
• Perform timely and insightful financial analysis to identify necessary adjustments and reclassifications to ensure integrity of the financial statements.
• Review financial and operational data to generate insights to provide management actionable recommendations and advice.
• Identify, research, and provide solutions for data consistency and accuracy issues.
• Provide audit support for government and regulatory audits, responding to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), local government staff, and agency data requests.
• Develop a strong understanding of government contractor accounting rules and regulations, namely Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Assist in other standard and ad-hoc analyses and reporting requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a school accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
• Minimum 5 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 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 in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.
• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Pay

$106,800 - $138,800

Schedule

980 Schedule

Benefits

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