Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Weir ESCO – Covington, KY, USA or Nisku, AB, Canada – Onsite

About the role

Make your Impact: The Manufacturing Finance Analyst is a crucial member of plant management team. This role reports to divisional finance directly and dotted line to the Site Managers of the Covington and Nisu sites to support achieving the plant’s performance objectives.

At Weir we are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Responsibilities

• Financial Business Partner: Partner with site leadership to connect financial performance with business strategy. Provide insights, targets, and incentives that drive results, while building strong cross-functional relationships and fostering a cost-conscious culture across the operation.
• Reporting, Forecasting & Planning: Lead accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities. Deliver key performance insights, facilitate management reviews, and provide scenario analysis that supports informed business decisions and achievement of financial targets.
• Inventory & Costing: Own standard costing processes, ensuring accurate product costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory valuation. Collaborate across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Operations to optimize inventory performance, resolve system issues, and improve cost visibility.
• Technology & Business Insight: Leverage tools such as Oracle, Power BI, OneStream, and data warehouses to deliver actionable insights. Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing operations through shop floor engagement, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational partnership.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and manufacturing accounting practices. Ensure compliance with IFRS while identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen governance, and support operational excellence.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or closely related field required; CMA or MBA is a plus but not required.
• At least 2 years financial analysis experience or 3+ years’ public accounting experience working with manufacturing clients would be considered equivalent.
• Requires proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle, Power BI, and OneStream is a plus.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.