Financial Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with operations, supply chain, production, and leadership teams to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve profitability, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis * Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans. * Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances between actual, budgeted, and forecasted performance. * Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions and capital investment opportunities. * Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis * Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and inventory. * Evaluate production efficiency, yield, scrap, and utilization metrics. * Support standard cost development and maintenance. * Analyze product profitability and recommend opportunities for margin improvement. * Partner with operations teams to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives. Reporting & Business Intelligence * Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports for management. * Develop dashboards and KPIs to track manufacturing performance. * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by leadership. * Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial reporting systems. Operational Support * Collaborate with production, procurement, supply chain, and engineering teams to evaluate operational performance. * Support inventory management initiatives through analysis of inventory turns, obsolescence, and carrying costs. * Assist in evaluating new product launches, pricing strategies, and capital expenditures. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required. * MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred. * 2-5 years of financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience preferred. * Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. * Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling. * Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms. * Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL preferred. * Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and presentation abilities. * Ability to interpret large data sets and provide actionable recommendations. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. #INJUN2026 #LI-AS3 #LI-ONSITE