Financial Analyst

Luxium Solutions, LLC•Hiram, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will support global financial planning and analysis activities, including preparing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts, and monthly flash reporting. This role also partners closely with business unit leaders to provide financial insights, support growth and profitability initiatives. This role will have a high level of visibility within the Company and requires intensity, agility, curiosity and aptitude to successfully manage multiple simultaneous priorities and projects to support a matrix of diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Finance or Accounting
3+ years Finance in a manufacturing environment
2-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or related analytical roles.
Strategic thinking and acting in department as advisor to the management team
Strong analytical mindset and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify root causes, and translate analysis into actionable business insights.
Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas, financial modeling); utilize BI tools and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (QAD or similar) preferred.
Engaging written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and follow through with minimal supervision.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking and presentation of analysis.
Ability to execute and implement solutions effectively.

Nice To Haves

utilize BI tools and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (QAD or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development, consolidation, and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Assist with quarterly forecasts, including variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior year.
Assist with the weekly division R&O consolidation
Maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting accuracy and business decisions.
Assist with the MoR and QoR reports and presentations preparation that clearly communicate financial results and business insights.
Collaborate closely with business unit leaders to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial impacts.
Provide analytical support to drive informed decision-making and improve business performance.
Support ad-hoc financial analyses to address business challenges and identify growth opportunities.
Conduct profitability, pricing, customer, product, and investment analysis as required.
Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing tools such as Power BI, Excel, Power Query, or other analytics platforms.
Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
Track and monitor spending on government-funded projects, ensuring costs are recorded accurately and in compliance with program requirements.