Financial Analyst

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES

Manufacturing & Operations Finance

• Own the daily soft close process for manufacturing expense accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity
• Analyze manufacturing and operational expense variances, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and communicating insights to Finance and Operations leadership
• Partner closely with Operations leaders to support performance reviews, decision‑making, and achievement of operational objectives
• Research manufacturing expenses to ensure proper timing, classification, and compliance with corporate policy and U.S. GAAP

Close, Controls & Compliance

• Support month‑end close activities and journal entries with a strong understanding of general ledger impacts
• Provide schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation for annual audits and internal reviews
• Validate adherence to policies and procedures, proactively identifying and addressing control gaps

Assets, Systems & Data

• Maintain the financial dimensions of the maintenance asset register and support ongoing fixed asset accounting activities
• Assist in maintaining accurate fixed asset records, including additions, retirements, and transfers
• Support ERP data integrity and contribute to system enhancements and functionality expansion, including Microsoft Dynamics 365

Planning, Budgeting & Business Support

• Contribute to the annual operating expense budgeting process and reforecasting cycles
• Deliver timely, high‑quality ad hoc analyses and reporting to support Operations and Finance leadership
• Serve as back‑up to the Cost Analyst, ensuring continuity of critical cost accounting activities
• Coordinate and support contract reviews in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through automation, reporting enhancements, and advanced analytical tools
• Leverage Power BI, Excel, and emerging AI‑enabled capabilities to enhance insight delivery and decision support

KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES (WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE)

• Become a resource for manufacturing expenses and operational cost drivers
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Operations and cross‑functional partners
• Proactively provide analysis and insight into monthly results
• Demonstrates consistent ownership, accountability, and effective prioritization across multiple responsibilities
• Demonstrating a self‑starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analysis or related discipline from an accredited college
• Minimum of five years of work experience in accounting or finance role
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred
• Experience with PowerBI and Power Automate are a plus
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, nested formulas, and advanced functions
• Experience with Office Scripts, VBA and/or macros is a plus
• Interest in applying automation, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Minimal out of state travel required for physical inventory observations and budget planning

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.