Overview:
We are seeking a highly competent Financial Analyst to our client's team, bringing expertise and a proactive approach to our financial management. This pivotal role involves preparing executive-level financial presentations independently, managing G&A expenses through effective analysis, and engaging cross-functionally to ensure cohesive financial operations across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Presentations: Independently prepare detailed schedules for senior management presentations, requiring minimal revisions and reflecting deep financial insights.
• Financial Analysis & Management Reporting: Take charge of the financial planning and reporting processes for designated business units. Deliver accurate and timely financials, including monthly reports, revenue analysis, and functional expense oversight.
• Process Optimization: Identify and champion enhancements in financial processes and cost efficiencies, significantly contributing to profit improvement.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clearly articulate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders, ensuring understanding and support across business functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate budgeting and planning processes, acting as a key liaison between finance and business units.
• Participate in setting annual budget and forecasting, handling everything from capital planning to overhead allocations.
• Engage in cost accounting activities as needed, ensuring adherence to financial standards and regulations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives aimed at optimizing financial systems and processes.
• Support periodic activities like physical inventories and fixed asset audits through dedicated financial backing.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), policies and procedures is required.
• Proactively manages the budgeting and planning process for a plant or group of manufacturing operations including capital planning, departmental operating costs, overhead allocations and implements an appropriate review process.
• Collaborates with FP&A management to ensure accurate review and approval of annual material, labor and overhead standards. Performs Cost Accounting activities as required for areas of responsibility.
• Participates in cross-functional corporate initiatives to optimize financial systems and/or improve processes.
• Works with junior financial analyst(s) and may serve as a mentor to ensure successful accomplishments of individual and team goals and objectives.
• Interacts with and supports both internal and external audit activities.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings and interacts with individuals of all levels on the manufacturing floor. Establishes a regular presence on the floor.
• Provide Finance support, as needed, for periodic activities such as physical inventories, fixed asset audits, inventory excess and obsolescence, customer quotes, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analysis and offer actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Estimated annual compensation: $85,000 - $95,000

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Talent Xpanse and our client partners are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws. We strive to create an environment where everyone is respected and valued, with equitable treatment and opportunities in all aspects of employment.