Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide finance support for a manufacturing On Site in Bogalusa, Louisiana. This long-term contract opportunity is suited for someone who can turn plant performance data into clear insights, support planning activities, and communicate findings effectively to site leadership. The role offers broad exposure to operational finance in a fast-moving environment and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and comfortable balancing analysis, reporting, and cross-functional partnership. Over time, this position may create a path toward expanded responsibility within a larger regional finance structure.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver recurring operational and financial reports that help site leaders monitor performance and make informed decisions.

• Examine production and cost data to identify patterns, explain variances, and highlight risks or opportunities affecting results.

• Prepare forecasts, assist with budget development, and support ongoing financial planning for plant operations.

• Present financial trends and business insights to leadership in a concise, actionable manner tailored to operational stakeholders.

• Partner with the controller, site leadership, and support teams to evaluate profitability, capital spending, and other business initiatives.

• Contribute to month-end activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results, and helping ensure timely close execution.

• Support daily plant finance tasks, including data validation, research, and completion of required weekly and monthly reporting.

• Strengthen financial processes, documentation, and internal control practices to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

• Review transactions and recommend appropriate accounting treatment in alignment with company policies and established standards.

• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or plant finance roles.
• Background supporting manufacturing or operations-driven environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience translating financial and operational data into meaningful business recommendations for leadership teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across finance, operations, and HR.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with data analysis, ad hoc reporting, and financial modeling using standard business systems and tools.