Manufacturing Finance Analyst

Our client is a global leader in commercial manufacturing. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team!
Supportive Manager who wants this person to grow and willing to train / develop
Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, selected journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
Ensure cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage.
Act as a key finance partner to plant management, translating financial results into actionable insights.
Correlate operational data (e.g., Develop, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs); Monitor compliance with plant processes and collaborate with operations teams to address issues in a timely manner.
Build strong partnerships with plant staff through regular interaction and quarterly onsite visits.
Other projects as assigned.
Track performance against plans and forecasts, providing clear explanations for deviations.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred.
~ 5 years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience, ideally in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment.