Financial Analyst | Strategic Planning & Insights

Job Description

Job Description

About Clark Pacific

 

Clark Pacific is a leading manufacturer of prefabricated building systems in the Western United States. For over 60 years, we have been transforming the construction industry through innovative design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of high-quality prefabricated solutions. Our projects help create the schools, hospitals, offices, and infrastructure that strengthen communities. At Clark Pacific, we combine a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver exceptional results for our customers and employees alike.

 

Position Summary

 

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and serves as a strategic financial and analytical partner to Clark Pacific's Manufacturing organization. This role supports operational and business decision-making by developing financial reports, analytical tools, models, and insights that enhance visibility into manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement.

 

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large and complex datasets. They possess the ability to translate data into actionable business insights while maintaining a practical understanding of manufacturing operations and financial performance. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities, monitor key performance metrics, and support initiatives that improve operational efficiency and profitability.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with 3-5 years of experience who is passionate about leveraging data to influence business strategy and operational success.

 

Competitive Compensation Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

 

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and analytical tools to support Manufacturing operations, including financial statement forecasting, cash flow planning, labor analysis, overhead management, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial and operational reporting that provides insight into plant, product, project, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Own and enhance Manufacturing KPI reporting and dashboards, tracking metrics such as labor efficiency, production output, utilization, safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Analyze labor costs, workforce trends, productivity, staffing levels, and labor utilization to support forecasting, headcount planning, and operational decision-making.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, including labor, overhead, operational expenses, capital investments, and key business drivers.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reports, performing variance analyses, identifying trends, and improving reporting processes.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reports, including insights on key drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing overhead and operating expenses to support cost control, accountability, and forecast accuracy.
• Support capital expenditure planning through financial modeling, ROI analysis, business case development, project tracking, and post-investment reviews.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Project Management teams by providing actionable insights into performance and cost drivers.
• Perform detailed analyses to identify trends, inefficiencies, cost overruns, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support long-range planning, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects through scenario modeling and decision-support analysis.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Job Cost Accounting, Operations, and other departments to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial and operational data.
• Develop and maintain standardized reports, processes, and documentation to improve data integrity, reporting consistency, and efficiency.
• Prepare presentations and analyses for business reviews, operational reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive leadership meetings.
• Maintain and enhance reporting capabilities within the Company's ERP and business intelligence platforms.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Power Automate to automate reporting, improve data visibility, and streamline workflows.
• Handle sensitive financial, employee, and proprietary information with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

 

Key Interfaces

Internal Partners

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Manufacturing Leadership & Operations
• Plant Management & Production Teams
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Job Cost Accounting & Accounting
• Procurement & Supply Chain

External Partners

• Auditors

 

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial and operational information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, determine root causes, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Hands-on mindset with a willingness to learn the business, support operations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with both detailed transactional data and high-level financial analysis.
• Naturally curious, resourceful, and proactive in identifying issues, risks, and opportunities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, labor productivity, inventory, standard costs, and operational cost management preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, and operational reporting tools preferred.

 

Work Environment

• Majority of work is performed in a professional office environment.
• Regular collaboration with Manufacturing and Operations teams, including periodic visits to manufacturing facilities and construction job sites.
• Manufacturing and job site environments may involve exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, electricity, heavy equipment, and automated or manual machinery.
• Occasional work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Periodic repetitive movements involving the hands, arms, legs, shoulders, and torso.
• Occasional bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to move throughout office, manufacturing, and job site environments as needed.
• Occasional business travel, approximately 5%.

 

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or a related role, with expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial, or other operations-focused businesses strongly preferred.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing costs, labor productivity, overhead, inventory, standard costs, and operational KPIs preferred.
• Experience with capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, job costing, or project-based accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Power BI, SQL, Power Automate, Vista by Viewpoint, or similar ERP and business intelligence tools preferred.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

 

Core Values:

• Determination: Meet challenges head on.
• Innovation: Always look for better.
• Well-Being: Seek the success, health and happiness of all.

 

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, being paid on a weekly basis.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with the options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision.
• Medical FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer paid life insurance paid by Clark Pacific.
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Whole Life insurance.
• 401k matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2%.

 

Benefits will be subject to a waiting period.

 

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a driven professional who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering with business leaders, and turning data into meaningful insights, we'd love to hear from you. Join Clark Pacific and be part of a team that's helping shape the future of construction through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.