NEW Financial Analyst - Plant Operational Excellence

Augmentis•Whitehall, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a high-energy Financial Analyst to support plant leadership through financial analysis, operational reporting, cost management, and process improvement initiatives. This role offers strong visibility across operations, accounting, and leadership teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited institution required
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience querying databases and working with large data sets
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Prior financial experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred
Exposure to cost accounting principles and manufacturing operations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Manufacturing finance, plant accounting, or operational finance environments
Experience supporting shop floor reporting, spend management, or operational KPI reporting
Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls

Responsibilities

Serve in a lead role supporting the plant shop floor cost system
Analyze financial and operational performance to support business decision-making
Track, reconcile, and resolve accounts receivable-related issues monthly
Support month-end close and financial reporting activities, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries across multiple locations
Own and execute daily operational and financial reporting systems
Support capital appropriation processes and fixed asset accounting activities
Analyze plant spending trends and assist in driving spend management initiatives
Extract, analyze, and interpret data to develop operational and financial reports
Support special projects involving financial analysis, reporting enhancements, and process development
Assist with annual and quarterly corporate tax reporting requirements
Provide ad-hoc reporting and analytical support to finance and operational leadership
Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across finance and plant operations