Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst I, Production supports Manufacturing or Production Operations by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure accurate financial performance measurement. This entry-level role focuses on production cost analysis, budgeting support, variance analysis, and collaboration with the Operations teams to improve efficiency and cost control. This individual must demonstrate competence with analytical concepts as well as solid time management skills and are able to work with large sets of complex data and possess basic Excel modeling skills. The Financial Analyst I, Production works independently and, in a team, environment collaborating with the Finance and Accounting team, Finance and Operational leadership teams, and various team members across the organization. Pay: 70,000 - 75,000 Role Requires: Experience with Defense Contractors Experience in Manufacturing Experience in Cost Accounting Job Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead. Track and report manufacturing variances (price, usage, volume, and efficiency). Support standard cost maintenance and cost roll-ups. Assist in monitoring work-in-process (WIP) and inventory valuation. Support annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts for production departments. Compare actual results to budget/forecast and explain variances. Assist with production capacity and cost projections. Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for production leadership. Support month-end close activities related to production accounting. Ensure accuracy of production financial data in ERP and reporting systems. Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to understand cost drivers. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost improvement. Support continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis. Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls . Support audits and documentation related to production costs and inventory. Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks. Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Participate in and sustain 5S Standards. Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures. Education/Experience & Skills: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and 1-2 years of previous experience. Exposure to manufacturing, production, or Operations environment preferred. Internship or co-op experience preferred. Experience with standard costing or inventory accounting preferred. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work on complex issues and support the team by gathering information to help analyze data and evaluate various outcomes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic modeling). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar) is a plus. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Ability to collaborate well with others inside and outside of the Finance team. Organized, proactive, and eager to learn. Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail while delivering accurate and timely work. Capable of analyzing data to identify potential trends, inconsistencies, and outliers; helping resolve issues and support decisions. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client #J-18808-Ljbffr