Financial Analyst (Manufacturing)
On-siteRushville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Generate, maintain, and analyze reports and financial data for monthly business reviews and process improvement initiatives. Participate in the preparation of annual budgets, standard cost updates, and monthly forecasts. Perform weekly and monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and budget-to-actual analysis. Support manufacturing planning and operations through financial analysis, inventory reconciliations, and variance investigations. Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop business case assumptions and provide department leaders with key performance indicators. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as needed while promoting safe work habits. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, minimum three years of manufacturing financial analysis experience, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and GAAP. Full-time role based in the United States with no sponsorship provided.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related accounting experience
- Minimum of 3 years of Financial Analysis experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including linked spreadsheets, data downloads, complex formulas, and pivot tables
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple systems
- Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and collaborate effectively across functions
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- CPA and/or MBA
- 3-5 years of Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of cost accounting theories and practices
- Experience using Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, inventory analysis, and cost accounting activities
- Experience working with multiple databases and large data sets
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