What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Carolina Canners, Inc?
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide insights to support business decisions. This role will play a key part in improving financial performance, enhancing cost efficiency, and supporting strategic initiatives within the operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
POSITION SUMMARY
Analyze financial data, prepare reports, and provide insights to support business decisions. This role will play a key part in improving financial performance, enhancing cost efficiency, and supporting strategic initiatives within the operation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare and maintain financial reports, including variance analysis.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to understand cost drivers and support process improvements.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor and analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and material usage.
- Provide financial analysis for capital investment projects and new product introductions.
- Assist in developing financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation and improvement.
- Performs additional duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics is required (MBA or other certifications is a plus).
- 1–3 years of related experience (manufacturing experience preferred but not required)
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes (preferred).
ABILITIES
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail/accuracy with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The ability to hear, talk, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Vision requirements to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This position will require some travel to our facility in Cheraw, SC to support on-site financial operations and collaborate with the manufacturing team.
Other travel is required to job sites, regional offices, and/or professional and community organization events.
Other travel is required to job sites, regional offices, and/or professional and community organization events.
Carolina Canners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
