Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Location: Shafter, CA (100% On-Site)

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (complex formulas).
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP systems.
• Background in Accounting/Finance (degree required).
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory cycle counts, reconciliations, and financial true-ups.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Financial Analyst with a deep understanding of product manufacturing processes and a strong partnership with plant leadership. This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and inventory reconciliation. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who identifies risks and opportunities before month-end and collaborates with operations to improve financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with plant leadership to analyze production rates and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Assist in the monthly financial close, preparing reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Perform cost variance analysis, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Inventory & Payroll Management:

• Facilitate inventory processes, including standard cost setting, cycle counts, variance analysis, and financial reconciliation.
• Conduct weekly payroll reviews to ensure accuracy, provide payroll analytics, and train department managers.

Reporting & Internal Controls:

• Ensure accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls, continuously improving processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Validate production reporting across MES/ArcPlan and PeopleSoft.

Strategic & Operational Support:

• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routing accuracy.
• Work with operations to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Take on special projects to analyze KPIs and drive operational efficiencies.
• Participate in safety and compliance programs as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain a compliance-focused approach.

Preferred:

• MBA or CMA certification (preferred but not required).
• Experience in manufacturing finance.
• Knowledge of key financial and operational systems such as ArcPlan, Coupa, Maximo, PeopleSoft, TM1, and ADP E-time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $36