Financial & Business Analyst

Pohlad Companies•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

At Jered, a PAR Systems company, we design and manufacture mission-critical ship systems that improve the safety, reliability, and performance of naval vessels around the world. Behind every successful project is a team making smart business decisions. As our Financial & Business Analyst, you'll play a critical role in helping leaders understand the financial and operational performance of the business, identify opportunities for improvement, and make informed decisions that drive results. Rather than simply reporting numbers, you'll uncover the story behind the data and provide the insights that help shape strategy across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Accounting, you'll partner with leaders across Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to provide financial analysis, forecasting, business modeling, and performance insights that support strategic decision-making. By turning complex data into clear, actionable recommendations, you'll help drive profitability, improve operational performance, and influence the future of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, FP&A, operations analysis, or a related analytical role.
Demonstrated experience developing financial models, performing quantitative analysis, and using advanced Microsoft Excel for modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
Experience working with ERP systems and leveraging enterprise data to support business decisions.
Understanding of cost structures, indirect rates, labor utilization, and profitability drivers within a manufacturing, project-based, or industrial environment.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and develop actionable business insights and recommendations.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively present financial and operational insights to stakeholders across multiple functional teams and organizational levels.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
U.S. Person

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineered-to-order, aerospace, defense, or other project-based environments, including organizations performing work under government contracts.
Experience supporting government contracting operations, including indirect rates, cost allocation methodologies, project profitability analysis, or contract financial management.
Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar planning and reporting tools.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or other business intelligence and analytics platforms.
Interest in emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled tools that improve business processes and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis, forecasting, business modeling, and performance insights that support strategic decision-making.
Turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Help drive profitability, improve operational performance, and influence the future of the business.
Develop financial models, analyze business performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Help shape strategic initiatives, strengthen profitability, and improve operational effectiveness.
Build relationships across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
Help teams understand the story behind the numbers and make confident, data-driven decisions.
Connect financial results with operational drivers.
Leverage ERP data and analytical tools.
Continuously seek practical solutions to business challenges.
Improve reporting, enhance decision-making, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
Support Jered's long-term growth and success.