Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.

• Analyze business performance and identify trends impacting revenue, margins, and cash flow.

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

• Assist in preparation of board, lender, and management reporting packages.

• Support annual operating plan and long-range planning processes.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and production variances.

• Monitor standard costs and assist with cost roll processes.

• Evaluate inventory levels, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory reserves.

• Analyze product profitability, customer profitability, and production efficiency.

• Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & KPI Management

• Prepare monthly financial and operational KPI reporting.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to Board of Directors

• Track and report key working capital metrics, including: 

o Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

o Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)

o Inventory Days on Hand (DOH)

o Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into business performance.

• Conduct ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.

Forecasting & Cash Flow Analysis

• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

• Analyze trends in receivables, payables, inventory, and operating cash flow.

• Manage 13 week cash flow forecast

• Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance requirements.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial business partner to manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership teams.

• Present financial results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve profitability and operational excellence.

Must be eligible to work in the US and this position requires access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and/or may require licensure under ITAR/EAR.