Plant Financial Analyst

About the Role

The Finance Analyst supports plant operations and corporate financial planning by delivering accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance analysis. This role translates operational metrics into financial insights, identifies opportunities for margin improvement, and ensures alignment between plant activities and organizational objectives. It also contributes to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system transitions to strengthen financial accuracy and decision‑making. The position involves frequent use of computer systems for data analysis and reporting, working under pressure to meet deadlines, and occasional travel to plant locations and headquarters. Most tasks are performed in an office setting, with visits to manufacturing facilities where exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations may occur. Safety policies must be followed, and personal protective equipment is required when on site. • Develop and maintain plant-level financial forecasts and budgets with operations and finance leadership. • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Build and maintain financial models for production costing, margin analysis, and scenario planning. • Provide timely variance analysis and explanations during monthly close. • Partner with operations to translate performance metrics into actionable financial insights. • Support annual budgeting and enhance reporting tools and rhythms. • Assist system transition activities by validating data and adapting financial models. • Share best practices and collaborate across plants for consistency. • Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders. • Solve problems independently in fast‑paced environments. • Use computer systems frequently for data analysis and reporting. • Work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Travel occasionally to plant locations and headquarters as required. • Perform tasks primarily in an office with occasional manufacturing facility visits. • Observe factory conditions (noise, dust, temperature) during plant visits. • Follow safety policies and use required personal protective equipment on‑site.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸forecasting
• ▸budgeting
• ▸data analysis
• ▸financial modeling
• ▸variance analysis
• ▸reporting tools

What You Bring

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required, along with 7+ years of finance experience, including roughly 4 years in financial planning and analysis or manufacturing. Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are preferred, and experience with ERP systems and advanced financial modeling is strongly desired. • Apply strong financial modeling and analytical skills. • Utilize advanced spreadsheet proficiency to manage large data sets. • Apply knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting principles. • Collaborate effectively across multiple teams.

Requirements

• ▸financial modeling
• ▸advanced excel
• ▸manufacturing costing
• ▸collaboration
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸cpa/cfa

Work Environment

Office Full-Time