Financial Analyst, Operations

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard cost structures for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods within the ERP system.
• Perform cost roll-ups and updates in alignment with bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing resources.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, overhead efficiency, and absorption.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to evaluate the financial impact of product design changes, process improvements, sourcing decisions, and post-mortem reviews.
• Monitor and maintain ERP data integrity related to inventory, production orders, routings, and cost centers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost accounting processes and system integration.
• Participate in ERP upgrades, enhancements, and implementations, including cost accounting configuration, validation, and testing.
• Prepare and present cost, margin, inventory, and operational analyses to finance and business leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Perform margin analysis and provide financial support for pricing initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including SOX compliance and documentation.
• Assist plant leadership with operational and cross-functional improvement projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.