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Financial Analyst
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Robert Half
Cleveland, OH (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing finance operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role focuses on analyzing plant performance, strengthening reporting accuracy, and providing insight that helps leadership make informed operational and budgeting decisions. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working across cost accounting, forecasting, compliance, and month-end activities.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze production and cost variances to identify drivers, explain trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare recurring business unit financial reports, including operational bridges, surveys, absorption analysis, and supporting performance summaries.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to evaluate plant results, labor efficiency, and production-related financial metrics.
- Support the development of production rates, cost reduction plans, and budget assumptions used in forecasting and operating plans.
- Contribute to monthly close activities by reviewing financial data, assisting with reporting packages, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Perform account reconciliations and assist with both general accounting and cost accounting activities, including product costing and capital-related tracking.
- Help maintain compliance by supporting tax documentation, participating in Sarbanes-Oxley testing, and responding to corporate information requests.
- Take part in inventory-related activities, including physical counts for product and fixed assets, and assist with daily cash and operational reporting as needed.
- Provide detailed financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to management while promoting safe work practices and adherence to company policies.