Financial Analyst - Plant Manufacturing

Everest Search Partners•Chester, SC

13h

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst partners with plant management and leadership to deliver financial insights, strengthen reporting processes, and drive operational efficiency. Alongside financial analysis and reporting, the role serves as finance lead for assigned sites, with responsibility for selected month-end close activities, reconciliations, and the accuracy of financial results. Occasional travel to company locations is required to support operational and leadership needs. The position is geared toward a Senior Financial Analyst with experience supporting plant operations in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
At least 5 years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, ideally in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting.
Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across finance and operations.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation.
Experience with JDE.

Responsibilities

Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, selected journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
Validate Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage to ensure cost accuracy.
Develop, analyze, and report manufacturing product costs as required.
Partner with plant management and translate financial results into actionable insights.
Correlate operational data, such as production metrics, with financial results, including costs and profitability, to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), and support their evolution in line with business needs.
Monitor compliance with plant processes and collaborate with operations teams to address issues promptly.
Build strong partnerships with plant staff.
Support annual planning and forecasting, including scenario modeling and variance analysis.
Track performance against plans and forecasts and explain deviations.