Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Financial Analyst supports day-to-day financial and operational processes within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, and Accounting to ensure accurate costing, inventory integrity, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn manufacturing finance, and comfortable working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams. This position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting audits, and providing visibility into manufacturing variances and operational performance. This is a fully onsite position located in Henderson, NV. Key Responsibilities Weekly review of core manufacturing and inventory processes, including cycle counts, inventory adjustment approvals, and procedural compliance Support Bill of Materials (BOM) costing and cost roll-ups for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Ensuring BOMs are up to date and set to proper cost Process and review finished goods (FG) invoicing to ensure accurate costing and financial posting Assist with Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory identification, tracking, and disposal analysis Generate and distribute weekly manufacturing variance reports (labor, material, overhead, usage) Run and maintain monthly manufacturing and inventory reports Perform inventory reconciliations between operational systems and the general ledger Support third-party / contract manufacturing material tracking, including inventory ownership, usage, and reconciliation Assist during internal and external audits, including inventory testing, documentation, and reconciliations Assist with ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field) No experience required; 1–2 years of experience preferred; manufacturing or inventory exposure a plus but not required Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Accounting, and Supply Chain Willingness to learn ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Skills Exposure to manufacturing environments (WIP, BOMs, standard costing) Experience with inventory controls, cycle counts, or variance analysis Familiarity with ERP systems or BI/reporting tools (Power BI a plus) Exposure to supply chain operations What Success Looks Like Inventory balances are accurate and well-reconciled Variances are identified, explained, and communicated clearly Manufacturing partners trust the data and reports you produce Processes are followed consistently and issues are escalated early You continuously improve reporting and documentation quality Why Join Us Hands‑on exposure to manufacturing finance and operations Opportunity to grow into Senior Analyst or Operations Finance roles Cross‑functional visibility with real business impact Supportive environment focused on learning and process improvement Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the responsibilities require the use of the hands to type and the ability to communicate, the ability to move about, and some duties may occasionally require the ability to lift to 20 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Designs for Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can grow and thrive. Our employees form meaningful and often life‑long connections while working at Designs for Health. We are all passionate about our mission of designing a well world, together. #J-18808-Ljbffr