Financial Analyst

Position Summary ATC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Financial Analyst to join our team at the Oklahoma City sites. This individual will serve as a critical financial resource for plant operations, partnering closely with the Plant Controllers and site leadership to support month-end close, purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, cost management and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is not only comfortable working with large volumes of financial data, but is proactive, commercially savvy, and capable of translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for operational and executive leadership. Position Summary ATC is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Financial Analyst to join our team at the Oklahoma City sites. This individual will serve as a critical financial resource for plant operations, partnering closely with the Plant Controllers and site leadership to support month-end close, purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, cost management and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is not only comfortable working with large volumes of financial data, but is proactive, commercially savvy, and capable of translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights for operational and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Month-end Close and Financial Reporting Support and help drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance reporting in accordance with GAAP. Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages including variance analyses, executive summaries and operational performance reviews for site and executive leadership. Analyze Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow variances, identify root causes, and communicate findings clearly to plant management. Enhance and maintain daily performance dashboards Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Analysis Own and manage the PPV tracking and analysis process — investigating unfavorable variances, identifying cost drivers, and determining recovery opportunities with customers where contractual agreements allow. Work directly with procurement, operations, and commercial teams to research supplier price increases (e.g., raw material escalations) and develop fact-based summaries to support pass-through negotiations with customers. Maintain detailed records of PPV activity by part, supplier, and customer to enable timely reporting and recovery of allowable cost increases. Cost Accounting & Analysis Evaluate cost accounting systems, policies, and procedures for accuracy and compliance; recommend and implement improvements. Monitor and analyze standard cost variances including material, labor, and overhead; provide actionable insights to support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives. Support inventory forecasting, coordination of physical inventories, and overhead cost allocation processes. Analyze product costs to support management decision-making on pricing, margin improvement, and scrap disposition. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans, including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections. Monitor variances to plan, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions in partnership with department leaders. Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and strategic decision-making. Process Improvement & Analytics Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes and improve data consistency across systems. Develop standardized reporting templates and ensure consistent use of key financial metrics. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to data governance and financial system automation. Partner with cross-functional teams to improve the integration of operational and financial data for analytics. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 3-7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, cost accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong technical and analytical skills with a solid cost accounting background. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Dynamics). Familiarity with financial consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., OneStream, Adaptive, Hyperion) a plus. Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and communicate findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet aggressive deadlines with strong attention to detail. Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information. Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand operational processes and cost drivers. Core Competencies Analytical Thinking & Data Accuracy Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis Business Partnership & Collaboration Continuous Improvement Mindset Financial Acumen & Commercial Awareness Technical Proficiency & Systems Agility Communication & Executive Presence ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) #J-18808-Ljbffr