Financial Analyst

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR PERMANENT GREEN CARD HOLDER, LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, reporting, and analysis across North American manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Plant Controllers, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong cost controls, and provide insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for Plant Controllers
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of manufacturing variance accounts during month-end close
• Analyze bill of materials (BOM) and work orders; track and explain cost variances
• Support labor reporting and workforce cost analysis across multiple plants
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within manufacturing sites
• Assist with inventory management, including excess and obsolete analysis, reserve calculations, and disposition planning
• Partner with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to review Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements related to manufacturing operations
• Record and validate inventory transactions across North American facilities
• Develop and analyze labor and overhead rates (bi-annually or as needed)
• Monitor and explain monthly trends, spending patterns, and operational variances by plant
• Support quoting and product costing activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and cost transparency
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Plant Controllers

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and accounting software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills across Microsoft Office Suite
• CPA or progress toward certification is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting that supports decision-making
• Identifies cost drivers and provides actionable insights to operations teams
• Builds strong partnerships with Plant Controllers and manufacturing leadership
• Contributes to process improvements and increased financial transparency