Financial Analyst III - Operations Finance

About the role

The Financial Analyst Operations is embedded within the Global Manufacturing Organization, responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, analysis, and decision support across multiple manufacturing plants. This role serves as a key liaison between Operations and Finance Operations, transforming complex operational and financial data into actionable insights that drive profitability, productivity, and strategic decision-making.

The position reports to the Director Finance Operations, owns the consolidation of operations financial results across global manufacturing business segments, supports forecasting and budgeting processes, develops management reporting, and delivers ad hoc analysis to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leadership and functional teams to support operational and financial performance across global manufacturing business segments.
• Consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational results across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Develop and maintain reporting packages, dashboards, KPIs, and management presentations for Operations leadership and senior management.
• Lead quarterly forecasting processes and support the annual operating plan and strategic planning cycles.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on margin, labor, material costs, overhead spending, inventory, and productivity metrics.
• Prepare financial bridge analyses and executive-level financial summaries that clearly communicate business performance.
• Collaborate with plant finance teams and operational leaders to improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, and forecast reliability.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized financial reporting and performance measurement processes across manufacturing operations.
• Generate ad hoc analyses and reports in support of business initiatives, management requests, and operational decision-making.
• Support month-end close activities through validation, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing financial results.
• Coordinate information requests from Corporate Finance and facilitate communication between Operations and Finance teams.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting efficiencies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, cost reduction, and financial performance enhancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, or Cost Accounting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operational business functions preferred.
• Experience with financial consolidations, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting.
• Experience working with ERP (SAP) systems and large datasets.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, manufacturing finance, and cost accounting principles.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling techniques.
• Ability to consolidate and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data from multiple business segments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build partnerships across Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Work Environment

• Work performed in a climate-controlled office environment with frequent engagement on the plant floor.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations during plant walkthroughs or data validation activities.
• Compliance with all applicable safety protocols when entering production areas.