Financial Analyst

Role Summary

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in providing financial insight, analysis, and decision support across the organization. The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, forecasting, and supporting strategic financial planning efforts. Working closely with the finance and operations teams, the Financial Analyst will help drive profitability and efficiency within the company.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and key financial metrics
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Analyze operational performance and provide insights to senior management
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and areas of concern
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions, including product line profitability, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency projects
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and project analysis
• Provide decision support for various functional areas, including manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, identify key drivers, and develop insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, procedures, and controls
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and supporting analysis
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies (Required)

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certifications: CPA, CMA, or another related certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Manufacturing Experience

Benefits at Mallard Manufacturing

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, time away, and career development:

• Medical insurance with four Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options and 100% coverage for eligible preventive care
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%, full vesting after two years, and discretionary profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions of up to $1,000 for individual coverage or $2,000 for family coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary coverage
• Paid parental leave following an eligible birth, adoption, or placement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial support through Spring Health
• Four free therapy sessions each year for employees and each eligible family member
• Free 24/7 virtual healthcare through Teladoc
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible degrees and continuing education
• Professional and leadership development through LinkedIn Learning and MacLean-Fogg development programs
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health
• On-demand access to earned wages through PayActiv
• Employee wellness and savings programs , including wellness incentives, equipment rebates, charitable donation matching, and a new-vehicle rebate program
• Holiday appreciation gifts for employees and their families

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
About Mallard Manufacturing

Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, designs and builds engineered gravity flow storage systems for manufacturing and distribution facilities. Mallard's pallet flow and carton flow solutions improve throughput, space utilization, and inventory control by matching system design to real operating constraints. The team supports customers through layout development, testing, and manufacturing to ensure systems perform on the floor, not only on paper.
Equal Employment Opportunity

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Department Finance & Accounting Locations Sterling, IL (Mallard Rd) Yearly salary $65,000 - $85,000 Employment type Full-time Employment level Professionals Work Schedule Category Standard Business Hours FLSA Status Exempt