Financial Analyst

Charter Next Generation•Lexington, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated. Why Join CNG? Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity. Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners. Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs. Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations. The Role From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

Requirements

BS/BA in accounting or finance
Demonstrated advanced to expert Excel experience and comfort with report writing software
Excellent communication, able to influence, coach, and explain
Superior attention to detail with unquestioned accuracy
Excellent analytical skills and business/financial acumen
Ability to execute projects efficiently and effectively with limited to no supervision
Motivated by success and achievement
Maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Business experience with a financial/analytical focus in a manufacturing business

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus
Experience with One Stream a plus

Responsibilities

Provide reporting and analysis of P&L, capital investments, and cash flow
Develop analytics around key performance indicators, weekly, monthly, quarterly, ad-hoc
Presentation and delivery to senior management
Advise management on financial impact of business cases and strategy
Perform variance and trend analysis on product, customer, cost, and margin on monthly, quarterly, YTD, ad-hoc basis
Assist with and perform month end closing, reporting, and analysis
Prepare and record accrual / deferral journal entries as required and necessary
Work with Accounting staff to identify and properly classify capital expenses
Assist with the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets, monthly, quarterly, annually, ad-hoc
Analyze, interpret, and communicate cost and expense variances to management
Develop and assist with departmental and business wide continuous and process improvement projects
Create, leverage, and deploy financial models for own use and for use by other staff; document models and processes
Partner with management on various projects, related data requests and financial reports to support strategic initiatives, ad-hoc other duties as required and necessary to support the business