Plant Financial Analyst
About The Position
Summary The Finance Analyst supports plant operations and corporate financial planning by providing accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance analysis. This position plays a critical role in translating operational metrics into financial insights, identifying opportunities for margin improvement, and ensuring alignment between plant-level activities and organizational objectives. The role also contributes to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system transitions to strengthen financial accuracy and decision-making. Primary Duties Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: • Develop and maintain plant-level financial forecasts and budgets in collaboration with operations and finance leadership. • Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Build and maintain financial models to support production costing, margin analysis, and scenario planning. • Provide timely variance analysis and explanations during monthly close processes. • Partner with operations to translate performance metrics into actionable financial insights. • Support annual budgeting processes and contribute to improved reporting tools and rhythms. • Assist with system transition activities by validating data and adapting financial models. • Share best practices and collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across plants. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of finance or related experience, including ~4+ years of directly applicable experience in financial planning & analysis and/or manufacturing industry or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet tools and ability to manage large data sets.
- Knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting principles.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple teams.
- Frequent use of computer systems for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Occasional travel to plant locations and headquarters as required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial modeling strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain plant-level financial forecasts and budgets in collaboration with operations and finance leadership.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Build and maintain financial models to support production costing, margin analysis, and scenario planning.
- Provide timely variance analysis and explanations during monthly close processes.
- Partner with operations to translate performance metrics into actionable financial insights.
- Support annual budgeting processes and contribute to improved reporting tools and rhythms.
- Assist with system transition activities by validating data and adapting financial models.
- Share best practices and collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across plants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
