Financial Analyst (Manufacturing)

Copeland•Rushville, IN

About The Position

Copeland has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst with experience supporting manufacturing operations and leveraging data to drive business decisions. This role involves generating, maintaining, and analyzing reports and financial data for monthly business reviews and process improvement initiatives. The analyst will participate in the preparation of annual budgets, standard cost updates, and monthly forecasts, as well as perform weekly and monthly financial close activities. The position supports manufacturing planning and operations through financial analysis and reporting, develops analytical tools and models, and provides cost and general ledger accounting support. Key responsibilities include journal entries, account reconciliations, operational reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, inventory reconciliations, and variance investigation. The role requires partnering with manufacturing engineering, production control, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop business case assumptions and financial analyses, and providing department leaders with KPIs and financial insights. The analyst will also participate in cross-functional projects, provide ad hoc financial analysis, and contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, learning, and quality, while promoting safe work habits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related accounting experience.
Minimum of 3 years of Financial Analysis experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including linked spreadsheets, data downloads, complex formulas, and pivot tables.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple systems.
Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and collaborate effectively across functions.
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA.
3-5 years of Financial Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of cost accounting theories and practices.
Experience using Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, inventory analysis, and cost accounting activities.
Experience working with multiple databases and large data sets.

Responsibilities

Generate, maintain, and analyze reports and financial data for monthly business reviews and process improvement initiatives.
Participate in the preparation of annual budgets, annual standard cost updates, and monthly forecasts.
Perform weekly and monthly financial close activities.
Support manufacturing planning and operations through financial analysis and reporting.
Develop analytical tools and models to support business decision-making.
Provide cost and general ledger accounting support during month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, operational reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
Complete inventory reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.
Partner with manufacturing engineering, production control, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop business case assumptions and financial analyses.
Provide department leaders with key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial insights to support operational execution.
Participate in cross-functional projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, learning, and quality.
Promote and practice safe work habits in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.