Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Job Overview

SHL Medical is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to join our Finance team in North Charleston, SC, at an exciting time of growth and expansion. This role will be instrumental in supporting day-to-day operations while helping shape the financial foundation of a rapidly expanding manufacturing site. This role will business partner closely with the Operations team to support ongoing analytical needs and operational challenges.

Main Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting and inventory management support:

  • Support the development and refinement of product cost models (current and forward-looking), with a strong focus on product cost accuracy and transparency

  • Maintain and update cost accounting rates efficiently within financial systems, with consideration for interdependencies and downstream impacts

  • Review and analyze manufacturing variances (e.g. production orders, PPV, scrap) on at least a weekly basis. Partner with operations to understand the underlying drivers of these variances and what, if any, corrective action should be taken.

  • Analyze inventory trends and provide actionable recommendations to support informed inventory management decisions

• Capital Investment controlling:

  • Track and analyze ongoing capital investment initiatives, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and challenges

  • Develop ad hoc financial models to support insourcing, make-vs-buy, and lease-vs-own decisions

  • Collaborate with Procurement to ensure appropriate consideration of spending controls, fees, taxes, and duties

• Financial Analysis and Reporting:

  • Support streamlining the month-end close process and perform insightful performance analysis

  • Partner closely with local teams to deliver meaningful insights into key site performance drivers

  • Communicate financial results effectively by balancing analytical detail with clear, actionable insights for both local and corporate stakeholders

• FP&A Process:

  • Actively collaborate with local and corporate teams throughout regular forecasting and budgeting cycles

  • Partner with local operations team to ensure financial objectives clarity and translate operational performance into financial impacts

  • Track and analyze actual business results vs. budget/forecast on a weekly/monthly basis. Partner with ops and corporate management to ensure all stakeholders have an appropriate understanding of any favorable or unfavorable trends.

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business or economics related discipline preferred; other relevant fields of study will be considered

• Master’s or other advanced degree or professional designation is a plus

• Experience with SAP, particularly with analyzing production order variances, is required.

• 4-6 years of experience in operations (manufacturing) finance roles

• Strong background in all areas of cost accounting (standard cost setting & inventory valuation, work order variances, PPV, scrap, inventory reserves)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Powerpoint)

• Familiarity with PowerSuite tools (e.g., Power BI) for data visualization is a plus

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance staff

• Ability to communicate clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences with guidance and support

• Experience within a multinational or global organization is a strong advantage

• Ability to create clear data visualizations and articulate meaningful trends in data

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn best practices for communicating financial information

• Genuine curiosity and eagerness to understand business operations, processes, and challenges

• Openness to thoughtfully challenging existing processes, propose practical, value-added improvements

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies

• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry

• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals

• Variety of opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

How we hire

We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter. Our recruitment process is focused on allowing you to show your personality, experience and competencies while giving you a great sense of who we are. Grounded in belonging, we strive for excellence