Business Analyst - Finance

Candidate should work in MSquare W2.

Local candidates in Philadelphia are preferred.

About the Role

The Financial Analyst - Operations position involves analyzing actual performance against standards and budgets, preparing monthly management reports, and collaborating with the Operations team to ensure the accuracy of financial data.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to streamline processes and a passion for continuous learning.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, multitasking effectively, and working independently.
• Ability to maintain high-quality work while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments, including finance and operations.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with confidence in interacting with all levels of management.
• Ability to report financial performance and prepare materials for leadership reviews.
• Expertise in variance analysis, trend identification, and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Strong analytical and data-gathering skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and functions.
• Experience with cost accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to enhance productivity by automating reporting and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Infor XA, SAP, or Oracle is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial reports and analysis.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, including direct and indirect manufacturing costs.
• Utilize standard cost systems to analyze production variances and identify areas for improvement.
• Support financial planning for strategic projects aimed at enhancing profitability, including new product development, material costs, manufacturing processes, pricing, and working capital management.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are accurately tracked and reported.
• Automate business intelligence reporting and data visualization to improve productivity.
• Compare actual product costs against budgets, estimates, or standards, and analyze results.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, inventory reconciliation, and ensuring financial integrity.
• Manage annual physical inventory processes.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts for production, ensuring compliance with financial requirements, product costing, and rate development.
• Aid in annual budgeting, including cost of sales, expense planning, capital planning, and location-based rate calculations.
• Support external and government audits as required.
• Handle ad-hoc financial projects and assignments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Work with Product Management to support product costing and pricing analysis.