Month-End Close & Reporting: Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for review by senior finance leadership.
Assist with cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage data.
Support the development, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing product costs.
Operational & Business Partnering: Partner with plant management by providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making.
Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support ongoing refinement as business needs evolve.
Monitor compliance with plant processes and escalate issues to appropriate partners as needed.
Planning & Forecasting: Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including data gathering, scenario modeling, and variance analysis.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred or in progress.
3–5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting concepts.
Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP).
Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with finance and operations teams.

Financial Analyst

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