Financial Analyst

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred or in progress.
• 3–5 years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting concepts.
• Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with finance and operations teams.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with scenario modeling and variance analysis.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for review by senior finance leadership.
• Partner with plant management by providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including data gathering, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.
• Participate in ad hoc analysis and cross-functional projects as assigned.