Financial Analyst, Operations

Hayward Holdings, Inc. • Clemmons, NC

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About The Position

Hayward Holdings Inc. is seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Analyst – Operations Finance to support its North American manufacturing operations. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of product costing, inventory valuation, and ERP system configuration. The analyst will partner closely with production, supply chain, engineering, and operations teams to understand cost drivers, monitor manufacturing performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and experience working with ERP systems. This individual will collaborate across Finance, Operations, and IT to support standardized processes and provide meaningful financial insights that drive operational excellence. The position reports to the NAM ISC Finance Leader and is a key member of the North American Operations Finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• System-savvy with a mindset for automation and continuous process improvement.
• Data-driven, curious, and willing to challenge existing processes to improve efficiency.
• Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and IT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AS/400 and Sequel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard cost structures for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods within the ERP system.
• Perform cost roll-ups and updates in alignment with bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing resources.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, overhead efficiency, and absorption.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to evaluate the financial impact of product design changes, process improvements, sourcing decisions, and post-mortem reviews.
• Monitor and maintain ERP data integrity related to inventory, production orders, routings, and cost centers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost accounting processes and system integration.
• Participate in ERP upgrades, enhancements, and implementations, including cost accounting configuration, validation, and testing.
• Prepare and present cost, margin, inventory, and operational analyses to finance and business leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including standard costs, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Perform margin analysis and provide financial support for pricing initiatives.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including SOX compliance and documentation.
• Assist plant leadership with operational and cross-functional improvement projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

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