Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our manufacturing client's team just South of Indianapolis. This role focuses on supporting strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting across various departments, including operations and sales. The ideal candidate will excel in data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and forecasting, while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD& A) reports to support organizational reporting.
• Collaborate with sales and commercial teams to manage pricing, analyze discount requests, and maintain price lists.
• Partner with departmental leaders to drive key projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses related to sales, margins, and SG& A expenses.
• Develop and refine financial forecasts and models, including multi-scenario planning and quarterly/annual budgeting.
• Conduct variance analysis and communicate actionable insights to senior management.
• Provide financial guidance and build cross-functional collaboration with teams such as HR, Marketing, IT, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze and enhance existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting implementation of new procedures.
• Maintain and analyze the cost accounting system, including production cost reports and inventory reconciliation.
• Generate estimates for new and proposed product costs while monitoring manufacturing costs and cycle counts.
• Assist in creating presentations for senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning efforts.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis within a dynamic, complex environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage large data files, perform advanced analysis, and troubleshoot errors.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, production planning, and operations analysis.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-driven approach with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with SQL and experience in financial modules is highly desirable.