Financial Analyst

Luxium Solutions, LLC•Hiram, OH

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will support global financial planning and analysis activities, including preparing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts, and monthly flash reporting. This role also partners closely with the North American business to provide financial insights, support growth and profitability initiatives and assist in certain month-end close processes. This role will have a high level of visibility within the Company and requires intensity, agility, curiosity and aptitude to successfully manage multiple simultaneous priorities and projects to support a matrix of diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
3 years of experience in Finance within a manufacturing environment (Preferred)
Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment but not required
Strong analytical mindset and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify root causes, and translate analysis into actionable business insights.
Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas, financial modeling); utilize BI tools and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations
Experience with ERP systems (QAD or similar)

Responsibilities

Support development, consolidation, and analysis of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
Assist with quarterly forecasts and monthly flash results, including variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior year.
Maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting accuracy and business decisions.
Act as a finance business partner to plant teams, providing financial insights to support performance improvement.
Analyze manufacturing variances and translate operational performance into financial impact.
Support ad-hoc operational and strategic projects, including VCI, pricing,
Participate in the annual standard cost roll, including validation of cost assumptions and coordination with operations and supply chain.
Support ongoing cost updates and help the commercial team with pricing analysis related to new products, process changes, or sourcing changes.
Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
Track and monitor spending for government-funded projects, ensuring costs are recorded accurately and in compliance with program requirements.