Financial Analyst

Chromalloy • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Chromalloy San Diego (CSD) is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a junior-level role well-suited for someone early in their finance or accounting career who is eager to learn manufacturing finance in a hands-on environment. Reporting to the CSD Finance Manager, the analyst will help bridge Operations, IT, and Finance by supporting cost tracking, inventory reconciliation, and reporting processes — with a strong emphasis on job costing and labor utilization. The right candidate is curious, organized, and excited to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or expected graduation within 6 months).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or operations finance; internship experience counts.
• Basic understanding of cost accounting concepts (job costing, WIP, inventory valuation).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to dig into data to find and fix discrepancies.
• Good communication skills and comfort working across teams with non-Finance colleagues.
• Organized and self-motivated — able to manage tasks and meet deadlines with moderate supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Epicor, or similar) through coursework, internship, or prior role.
• Interest in manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial finance.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SmartView, or other reporting tools.
• Any exposure to AI tools or process automation concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining cost accounting records, including job costing, WIP tracking, labor utilization, and manufacturing margin reporting.
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliation of manufacturing and inventory accounts.
• Help prepare reports on manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and cost drivers for Finance management review.
• Investigate discrepancies between standard and actual costs under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
• Assist with inventory cost tracking, period-end reconciliation, and valuation review.
• Help ensure inventory records in the ERP system are accurate and up to date.
• Support cycle count programs and coordinate with operations on adjustments and corrections.
• Partner with the ERP team to validate inventory and job cost reports and flag data quality issues.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison between Operations, IT, and Finance — helping translate operational activity into financial data.
• Work closely with the ERP team to support accurate reporting for inventory and job costs.
• Assist production and operations teams with cost visibility requests and ad hoc data pulls.
• Support the Finance Manager and site leadership with ad hoc analysis and special projects.
• Help maintain and update standard cost and labor reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Identify manual or repetitive tasks that could be simplified or automated; support implementation of approved improvements.
• Assist in documenting processes and best practices for cost accounting and inventory management.
• Explore AI tools and ERP features to help reduce manual work and improve reporting efficiency.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting in a real aerospace MRO environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems, financial close processes, and cross-functional finance operations.
• Mentorship from the CSD Finance Manager with a clear path to increased responsibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to automation and AI-driven process improvement initiatives from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level