Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary/Overview

Reporting to the Controller, this position manages and analyzes project and product costs, including job costing, inventory valuation, and month-end closing functions. This position provides financial insights to support operations, manufacturing processes, and pricing decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage project and product cost environments, including part and job costing, and oversee job and product cost data management.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including product line and project margin analysis, inventory calculations, and month-end cost of sales.
• Provide accurate cost data and financial insights to operations groups, and support decision-making with detailed product costing information for margin analysis and pricing decisions.
• Ensure the integrity of monthly inventory valuations and cost of sales determinations and verify cycle counting accuracy.
• Utilize advanced reporting and query tools for management reporting, problem-solving, and maintaining and enhancing cost applications across all operating units.
• Safeguard inventory valuation through annual physical inventory coordination and ongoing monitoring and assess and calculate obsolete and excess inventory periodically.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including manufacturing plans and cost setting, and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee capital asset management, including FAS maintenance and internal project tracking, and support year-end audit processes and other financial reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Knowledge in financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, provide actionable insights, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in professional communication, building effective relationships, and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects, time, and resources to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Advanced skills in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, proactively identify issues, and implement effective solutions while maintaining high ethical standards.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with 3+ years’ experience in accounting and finance.
• CPA or CMA, preferred.
• 3+ years’ related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.