Financial Analyst II

constellium•Bowling Green, KY

20h

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data to aid decision-making. Key duties include financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. They maintain data integrity, monitor KPIs, and assist with month-end reporting/closing duties. Candidates typically have, at minimum, 2 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting-related field.Competencies: Analytical Thinking: Financial management skills, problem solving, data collection and analysis, using data to draw conclusions, and putting conclusions into action/monitor results. Technical Skills: Cost management, forecasting/budgeting, variance analysis, benchmarking. Functional Skills: Active listening, clear and concise grasp of financial concepts, ability to apply best practices, high level of comprehension skills, strong written and verbal communication skills Financial Theory: Understands business principles and accounting fundamentals (GAAP). Project Management: support new initiatives, participate in project implementation and business process improvement. Compliance: Thorough understanding of internal and external policies and regulations, including maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Presentation: Present financial results, analyses, outlook, and plans within department and to other business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field
2 Years of experience in Accounting or Finance required, within a manufacturing setting preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel related to Accounting, Finance and Financial modeling applications.
Knowledge of Financial Statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Team player, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Ability to work in a constrained environment (deadlines, costs, able to work under pressure).
Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with external providers, internal employees, and other departments.
Ability to be flexible and to adjust priorities as necessary to meet changing conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, deliver insights, and support business decision‑making.
Conduct comprehensive variance analysis to explain performance drivers and communicate findings to leadership.
Support the budgeting process, including data collection, preparation and validation of financial inputs.
Assist with cost management by monitoring spending, analyzing cost drivers, and identifying efficiency opportunities.
Execute month‑end reporting and close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
Complete transactional accounting and finance duties assigned, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal procedures.
Other duties as assigned.