Financial Analyst

Freudenberg Group•Manchester, NH

2d•$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights supporting plant performance and decision-making. You will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, running SAP reports, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. Additionally, you will monitor and reconcile accounts, oversee petty cash and purchasing card activity, and support budgeting, forecasting, government reporting, and audit processes. You will also develop reports, presentations, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders, and partner cross-functionally to provide financial analysis and support continuous improvement. This role offers career progression opportunities within 6-24 months into a Controller or Junior Controller role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis; manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of P&L, cost accounting, and financial analysis principles.
Experience with SAP and financial reporting tools (e.g., Business Intelligence, PowerBI; Hyperion preferred for senior-level candidates).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, communicate financial insights, and influence decision-making.
Career progression mindset with readiness to grow into a Controller or Junior Controller role within 6–24 months.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment preferred.
Hyperion preferred for senior-level candidates.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights supporting plant performance and decision-making.
Prepare and post journal entries, run SAP reports, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
Monitor and reconcile accounts including intercompany transactions, tooling P&L tracking, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
Oversee petty cash and purchasing card activity to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
Support budgeting, forecasting, government reporting, and audit processes (including physical inventory and year-end audits).
Develop reports, presentations, and dashboards (SAP, BI, PowerBI) for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Partner cross-functionally and across sites to provide financial analysis, while supporting continuous improvement and training of junior analysts/interns.