Financial Analyst/Manager

We are looking for a finance leader to support manufacturing operations across a multi-site business environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to translate financial and operational data into practical business recommendations. The position combines plant-level profit and loss ownership with analysis, reporting, and process improvement responsibilities that help strengthen performance and visibility.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the annual budget process and recurring forecast cycles for assigned manufacturing locations, ensuring financial plans reflect current operating conditions.

• Oversee plant-level profit and loss performance for designated sites and provide decision support to operations leaders on cost, productivity, and profitability trends.

• Analyze information from multiple financial and operational sources to uncover insights that improve performance and support timely business decisions.

• Maintain and enhance standard costing activities, including cost reviews tied to production, materials, and inventory impacts.

• Monitor capital spending and help evaluate investment activity against approved plans and business objectives.

• Facilitate regular spending reviews with stakeholders to track results, explain variances, and highlight risks or opportunities.

• Prepare accurate monthly reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, delivering clear visibility into business performance.

• Improve reporting efficiency by developing automated tools, dashboards, and streamlined processes using appropriate financial and data visualization systems.

• Document financial workflows and operating procedures to promote consistency, control, and knowledge sharing across the function.

• Provide flexible support for special analyses, ad hoc reporting requests, and system-related initiatives as business needs evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, operations finance, business intelligence, or a similar manufacturing-focused finance role.

• Demonstrated strength in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling within a manufacturing setting.

• Advanced Excel skills, with experience using Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, or comparable reporting and visualization tools preferred.

• Working knowledge of enterprise financial and reporting platforms, including ERP and consolidation systems.

• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, actionable conclusions.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial results to operational and non-technical stakeholders.