Financial Analyst (Onsite)

Clark Pacific • Woodland, CA

2h • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst serves as a strategic financial and analytical partner to Clark Pacific's Manufacturing organization. This role supports operational and business decision-making by developing financial reports, analytical tools, models, and insights that enhance visibility into manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large and complex datasets. They possess the ability to translate data into actionable business insights while maintaining a practical understanding of manufacturing operations and financial performance. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities, monitor key performance metrics, and support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with 3-5 years of experience who is passionate about leveraging data to influence business strategy and operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or a related role, with expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial and operational information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, determine root causes, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Hands-on mindset with a willingness to learn the business, support operations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with both detailed transactional data and high-level financial analysis.
• Naturally curious, resourceful, and proactive in identifying issues, risks, and opportunities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing operations, labor productivity, inventory, standard costs, and operational cost management preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial, or other operations-focused businesses strongly preferred.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing costs, labor productivity, overhead, inventory, standard costs, and operational KPIs preferred.
• Experience with capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, job costing, or project-based accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Power BI, SQL, Power Automate, Vista by Viewpoint, or similar ERP and business intelligence tools preferred.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and analytical tools to support Manufacturing operations, including financial statement forecasting, cash flow planning, labor analysis, overhead management, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial and operational reporting that provides insight into plant, product, project, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Own and enhance Manufacturing KPI reporting and dashboards, tracking metrics such as labor efficiency, production output, utilization, safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Analyze labor costs, workforce trends, productivity, staffing levels, and labor utilization to support forecasting, headcount planning, and operational decision-making.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, including labor, overhead, operational expenses, capital investments, and key business drivers.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reports, performing variance analyses, identifying trends, and improving reporting processes.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports, including insights on key drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing overhead and operating expenses to support cost control, accountability, and forecast accuracy.
• Support capital expenditure planning through financial modeling, ROI analysis, business case development, project tracking, and post-investment reviews.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams by providing actionable insights into performance and cost drivers.
• Perform detailed analyses to identify trends, inefficiencies, cost overruns, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support long-range planning, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects through scenario modeling and decision-support analysis.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Job Cost Accounting, Operations, and other departments to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial and operational data.
• Develop and maintain standardized reports, processes, and documentation to improve data integrity, reporting consistency, and efficiency.
• Prepare presentations and analyses for business reviews, operational reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive leadership meetings.
• Maintain and enhance reporting capabilities within the Company's ERP and business intelligence platforms.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Power Automate to automate reporting, improve data visibility, and streamline workflows.
• Handle sensitive financial, employee, and proprietary information with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, being paid on a weekly basis.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with the options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision.
• Medical FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer paid life insurance paid by Clark Pacific.
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Whole Life insurance.
• 401k matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%.

What This Job Offers

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