Financial Analyst - Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Financial Analyst – Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Location: Warrendale, PA

Job Type: 6+ months of contract

Pay range: $30 -$38/hr

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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP ERP using the traditional SAP GUI/T-Code interface, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing or cost accounting principles.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Production teams to analyze financial performance, monitor inventory and manufacturing costs, track capital expenditures, and support financial reporting and planning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, reporting, and general ledger account analysis.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reviews.
• Use SAP ERP through the traditional SAP GUI/T-Code interface to access and analyze financial information.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory balances, and cost variances.
• Support annual product costing activities and inventory cycle counts.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and ongoing FP&A activities.
• Track capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects and maintain fixed-asset records.
• Calculate and communicate intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Analyze profit and loss (P&L), manufacturing KPIs, and actual results against budget or forecast.
• Investigate financial variances and identify their underlying causes.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Production, and other departments to support business decisions and improve financial processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• An associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of SAP ERP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with the traditional SAP GUI/T-Code interface; experience with SAP Fiori alone may not meet the role's requirements.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills, with 5+ years of experience preferred, including PivotTables, functions, and complex formulas.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Understanding of month-end close, general ledger accounting, and journal entries.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior financial analysis or FP&A experience.
• Experience with product costing, inventory variance analysis, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Knowledge of CAPEX tracking and fixed-asset accounting.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and annual budget preparation.

Work Schedule and Environment

• Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Hybrid work arrangement, initially with four days onsite and Friday remote; the onsite schedule may transition to three days per week after the initial period.
• Standard 40-hour workweek.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. xhyhwjd To learn more, please visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.