Finance Analyst

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

10h • $63,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Finance Analyst to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. The Finance Analyst will support the FP&A Manager and broader accounting team through accurate financial analysis, manufacturing cost support, variance analysis, and reporting. This role partners closely with Operations, Accounting, and Manufacturing to ensure financial data integrity, drive cost visibility, and provide actionable insights that improve business performance.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or operations analysis; manufacturing preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures (material, labor, overhead) preferred
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• manufacturing preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures (material, labor, overhead) preferred

Responsibilities

• Support standard cost development for materials, labor, and overhead, ensuring assumptions reflect BOM accuracy, routing structures, cycle times, scrap, and setup.
• Analyze manufacturing variances—PPV, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, mix/volume—and provide clear root‑cause explanations and action‑oriented recommendations.
• Maintain costing files, system updates, and documentation to support inventory valuation and cost accuracy.
• Support product and customer profitability analyses.
• Partners with Operations and Engineering to quantify financial impact of continuous improvement, value‑added initiatives, and make‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports.
• Supports KPI development and updates, including manufacturing metrics tied to production, cost, efficiency, and margins.
• Ensure KPI methodologies are consistent with FP&A and Accounting standards.
• Assist with budget and forecast cycles by gathering data, validating assumptions, updating models, and preparing reporting packages.
• Helps translate production plans, business drivers, and operational trends into forward‑looking financial insights.
• Supports ongoing improvements in forecasting accuracy, tools, and methodologies.
• Participates in ERP or reporting system enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support finance operations.
• Provide backup coverage for General Accountant.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working schedule including “9-80’s” and flex time.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level