Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst partners with the Plant Controller to support core financial processes, analyze financial performance, and collaborate with plant operations staff. This role provides hands-on experience across accounting, reporting, and operations while building a strong understanding of how financial results connect to day-to-day business activity.

This position is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated to learn and grow within a plant finance environment.

Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Support plant financial operations, including payroll, purchasing, freight, and general ledger accounting.
• Contribute to the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage weekly payroll processing for hourly employees, ensuring accuracy through review and coordination with supervisors and Human Resources.
• Partner with plant staff to ensure accurate accounting for purchase requisitions.
• Prepare and analyze daily and weekly operational, labor efficiency, and sales reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable activity; investigate and resolve discrepancies, including goods receipt/invoice receipt balances.
• Support capital project tracking and fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with inventory controls, including physical inventory and ongoing analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and understand underlying processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and advanced analysis functions preferred).
• Experience with SAP, HFM, or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or the automotive industry is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Relocation Assistance is being offered

Primary Location: Normal, IL