Financial Analyst (Manufacturing)
About The Position
Innovation Starts With You Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us. Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation. Job Summary:We are seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to support our manufacturing operations at the Carson Plant. This role provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to guide strategic decision-making and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance, and will work onsite with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 3+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and their application in manufacturing.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling; advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for manufacturing operations, including production costs, overhead, and capital expenditures.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, identify drivers, and recommend cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support operational decisions.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to provide financial guidance and support initiatives.
- Conduct variance analysis, evaluate capital investments, and support ad-hoc financial modeling and reporting projects.
Benefits
- health/dental/vision
- long term/short term disability
- life insurance
- HSA/FSA
- matching retirement plans
- paid vacation
- parental leave
- employee stock purchase plan
- paid leave for volunteer work in your community
- training opportunities
- professional talent management and succession planning
- corporate health well-being initiatives
- a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
