Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Financial Analyst Location: Greater Seattle / Eastside, WA (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range: $85,000-115,000 annually, plus quarterly profit-sharing bonus About the Opportunity SumBridge is hiring for a permanent position with our manufacturing client. This is a hybrid role in the Greater Seattle/Eastside area, joining an established finance team that partners closely with operations, engineering, and executive leadership. What sets this opportunity apart is the team. This is a positive, close-knit finance group - colleagues who genuinely like working together, collaborate rather than compete, and are quick to share knowledge and lend a hand. Our client invests in developing their people, so there is real room here to broaden your skill set, take on increasingly complex work, and grow your career over the long term. Job Summary We are seeking an analytical, creative, and forward-thinking Financial Analyst who is passionate about building solutions and driving continuous improvement. This role is responsible for consolidating, analyzing, and communicating critical financial data in support of strategic decision-making. Operating within a complex manufacturing environment, the Financial Analyst acts as a cross-functional partner, bridging the gap between operational activities and executive financial reporting. Duties & Responsibilities Report and analyze actuals, historical trends, and performance of bookings, sales, and margin against budget and forecast Track and analyze the financial performance of research & development programs, including upfront engineering and product development costs and, if applicable, any ASC 606 revenue recognition implications Partner with Accounting on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts Update assigned financial models with the latest actuals, assumptions, and business inputs Provide financial analysis in support of the annual strategic plan and key initiatives Support the creation of standard reporting packages Prepare and assemble financial presentation decks for monthly management reviews Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, templates, and tools Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field 3+ years of relevant FP&A experience Prior experience within the manufacturing industry is required, including an understanding of how operational and production activities tie into financial reporting Experience tracking, analyzing, and reporting one-time engineering and development costs for custom or new product programs (preferred) Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail High level of integrity, ownership, and willingness to learn Additional Requirements Candidates must be U.S. citizens Candidates must be local to Washington State; relocation assistance is not offered for this position This is a hybrid role with a regular onsite presence required at the client's Eastside location Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screening, including cannabis screening Compensation & Benefits Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, education, certifications, market conditions, and business needs. It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range. Eligible for a quarterly profit-sharing bonus Health & well-being: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with optional critical illness and accident coverage Financial security: 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Work-life balance: flexible hybrid work arrangement, Employee Assistance Program, and a supportive culture Generous PTO starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 paid holidays per year #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group