Plant Financial Analyst

About the Role

The Finance Analyst supports plant operations and corporate financial planning by providing 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. • Develop and maintain plant-level financial forecasts and budgets in collaboration with operations and finance leadership. • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Build and maintain financial models to support production costing, margin analysis, and scenario planning. • Provide timely variance analysis and explanations during monthly close processes. • Partner with operations to translate performance metrics into actionable financial insights. • Support annual budgeting processes and contribute to improved reporting tools and rhythms. • Assist with system transition activities by validating data and adapting financial models. • Share best practices and collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across plants. • Occasional travel to plant locations and headquarters as required. • Perform most tasks in an office setting with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities. • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in plant environments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸financial forecasting
• ▸data analysis
• ▸financial modeling
• ▸variance analysis
• ▸budgeting
• ▸system transition

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field and seven or more years of finance experience, including approximately four years in financial planning and analysis within a manufacturing environment. Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are preferred, and experience with ERP systems and financial modeling is strongly desired. • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills. • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools and ability to manage large data sets. • Knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting principles. • Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders. • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments. • Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple teams. • Frequent use of computer systems for data analysis and reporting. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Exposure to factory conditions including noise, dust, and temperature variations during plant visits. • Compliance with all applicable safety policies when on‑site.

Requirements

• ▸financial modeling
• ▸erp
• ▸cpa
• ▸cfa
• ▸fp&a
• ▸spreadsheet

Benefits

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change with or without notice, and additional functions may be assigned. The company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, provided they do not cause undue hardship.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time