Financial Analyst

Essential Principal Duties Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts for a large manufacturing unit Track and analyze actual expenditures against budgets to identify variances and recommend corrective actions Analyze financial data to identify trends, key performance indicators, and variances against forecast, budget, and actuals Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support business performance evaluation and decision‑making Identify opportunities for improvement by researching variances and assessing cost‑saving opportunities Monitor, analyze, and manage project and organizational costs to ensure alignment with financial and budgetary goals Develop and implement cost‑control strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop accurate budgets and forecasts and ensure financial alignment Review and validate cost estimates, pricing models, and purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness Support the CFO in financial activities for the organization, units, or owners. Drive process improvements within accounting by identifying inefficiencies, standardizing workflows, strengthening internal controls, and supporting automation or system enhancements to improve accuracy, speed, and data quality using Alteryx, Microsoft Power Automate, or other data automation software. Support and execute key components of the monthly close for manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate cost recognition, variance explanations, and alignment between operational activity and financial results Manage key balance sheet areas, including capital expenditures, inventory, and manufacturing-related accruals, ensuring accuracy, proper classification, and alignment with operational activity. Clearly communicate financial results utilizing Power BI or Think-Cell to produce executive-level slide decks. Essential Principal Skills and Abilities High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust across multiple functions and levels of the organization Strong learning‑by‑doing orientation supported by natural curiosity and a desire to ask questions, explore root causes, and continuously deepen understanding of processes, systems, and business challenges through hands-on engagement Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, including cost drivers, production flows, and operational constraints Solid foundation in cost accounting and business accounting principles, with the ability to apply them in a manufacturing environment Experience with automation, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and data quality Ability to analyze and interpret actual results versus forecast and budget, identify key drivers, and clearly articulate the underlying story and implications Demonstrated capability to navigate and manage complex, ambiguous problems, balancing analytical rigor with practical judgment Education and/or Experience A bachelor's degree in a financially related field is required; an accounting degree is preferred. 3+ years of experience preferred in a manufacturing environment Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings accounts (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional Voluntary life coverage Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match Retirement savings account Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance