FPA Operations Analyst, NA

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC•Michigan City, IN

About The Position

The DwyerOmega FPA Operations Analyst North America reports to the Manager, Operations FPA. This position will support manufacturing teams in North America in driving cost efficiency & operational performance. This role plays a critical part in cost visibility, forecasting and operational analytics, partnering closely with manufacturing teams to translate manufacturing activity into actionable financial insights.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or cost accounting
Background in a manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems
Familiarity with standard costing, COGS & COGM processes
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Ability to translate data into actionable insights
Effective communication & business partnering skills
High attention to detail & data integrity
Proactive, continuous improvement mindset
Motivated with a desire to learn

Responsibilities

Support COGS budget & forecast review, identifying risks and opportunities
Assist in COGM budget & forecast management, ensuring alignment with production plans and cost drivers
Perform COGM reporting & analysis, linking manufacturing activity to financial outcomes
Conduct operations variance analysis for product line reporting (volume, mix, labor, overhead)
Support cost & margin management through detailed analysis & reporting
Develop new reporting & analytics to improve visibility into manufacturing & performance
Improve visibility into manufacturing performance through standardized and scalable reporting
Support productivity & cost transformation initiatives, tracking performance & savings
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency & reduce costs
Manage the finance component of shop floor data collection, ensuring accuracy & alignment with financial reporting
Ensure integrity & consistency of operational & financial data across systems