Financial Analyst, Temporary

Littelfuse•Beverly, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a temporary key member of the Littelfuse Finance team, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance and operational excellence. Partnering closely with Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership, you will ensure rigorous account analysis and controls across the organization. Reporting directly to the NA SBU Controller, your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the evaluation of capital investments, cost accounting, and inventory management to optimize financial outcomes • Developing actionable reporting and insights for cross-functional business leaders to enhance performance and decision-making • Collaborating with business partners to collect and analyze financial data, compare actuals to budgets and forecasts, and investigate variances • Maintaining strong internal controls in alignment with SOX compliance standards.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in financial reporting, analysis and strategic planning.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance processes.
Proven background in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, budget development, variance analysis and performance evaluation.
Excellent problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.
Effective interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial insights to non-finance partners.
Strong command of business English, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to the manufacturing sector, semiconductor industry is a strong advantage.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, experience with ORACLE ERP and SAP ERP systems is preferred.
International experience and familiarity with a global business operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports, focusing on financial performance analytics.
Actively participate in the annual budget and quarterly forecast review process, aggregate and analyze information submitted by budget owners.
Participate in standard cost process review and evaluating standards.
Understand key performance indicators and its drivers, advise Operations on their performance, proactively highlight areas of improvement, and assist management in decision making.
Review financial results against budgets, goals and historical performance, provide variance analysis and commentary.
Drive financial results by supporting consolidation, month end processes, coordinate ledger entries, examine and certify account balances.
Support the operation team with proper Inventory management accounting and reporting.
Other duties as assigned.
May include sales volume and budgetary responsibilities.
Supports monthly spending and forecast reviews; analyze manufacturing variances and spending trends; identify cost reduction opportunities; assess product line profitability; and assist in annual budget development, including standard cost preparation.
Ensures effective internal control environments that support the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting, in alignment with compliance standards and organizational policies.
Lead financial planning and analysis activities, including consolidation of forecasts and budgets, preparation of financial statements, and support for investor reporting requirements.
Analyze financial procedures and reporting practices; recommend improvements to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of data analysis and reporting.
Evaluate and certify general ledger entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal guidelines.