Financial & Business Analyst

Pohlad Companies•Brunswick, GA

99d•Onsite

About The Position

At Jered, a PAR Systems company, the Financial & Business Analyst helps leaders understand the financial and operational performance of the business, identify improvement opportunities, and make informed decisions. The role goes beyond reporting numbers by uncovering insights that help shape organizational strategy. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Accounting, this analyst partners with leaders across Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance. The position provides financial analysis, forecasting, business modeling, and performance insights to support strategic decision-making. It translates complex data into clear, actionable recommendations to help drive profitability, improve operational performance, and influence the future of the business. This is an onsite role located in either Brunswick, Georgia, or Portsmouth, Virginia. Success involves developing financial models, analyzing business performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and building relationships across functional teams. The analyst connects financial results with operational drivers, uses ERP data and analytical tools, improves reporting and decision-making, and seeks practical solutions to business challenges.

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, including the ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to present financial and operational insights to stakeholders across 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 to support strategic decision-making.
Analyze financial and operational performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational effectiveness.
Develop financial models and perform quantitative analysis.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders and stakeholders.
Partner with leaders in Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Connect financial results with operational drivers and leverage ERP data and analytical tools to inform decisions.
Improve reporting and decision-making and identify practical opportunities for greater efficiency.