Financial Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking to fill a Financial Analyst role for a global manufacturer. This role supports the financial performance of a manufacturing/plant operation through P&L ownership, forecasting, budgeting, and detailed financial analysis. The Financial Analyst partners closely with plant finance leadership and operations to provide clear insight into performance drivers, highlight risks and opportunities, and support data‑driven decision making. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role with strong exposure to plant operations, cost structure, and leadership. Key Responsibilities Support monthly P&L close for the plant, including variance analysis and commentary Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets Perform budget‑to‑actual analysis, identifying key drivers and trends Conduct deep‑dive financial analysis on labor, overhead, material usage, scrap, productivity, and margins Partner with plant leadership to explain financial results and support corrective actions Develop and maintain financial models to support operational initiatives, cost improvement, and capital requests Track and analyze key plant KPIs and convert data into actionable financial insights Support cost accounting activities, including standard cost reviews and variance analysis Assist with audits, internal controls, and financial reporting as needed Continuously improve reporting tools, processes, and financial transparency at the plant level Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis or accounting experience in a manufacturing or plant environment preferred Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, and budgeting Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling) Experience working with ERP systems; comfort pulling and analyzing large data sets Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Detail‑oriented with the ability to see the bigger picture Benefits medical dental vision term life AD&D insurance short-term disability long-term disability additional voluntary benefits commuter benefits wellness plans a 401k plan a non-qualified deferred compensation plan Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr