Finance Analyst
Core
Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management reports, and performance dashboards; analyze variances against budget and forecasts to provide insights for closing gaps.
Role type
Senior Finance Analyst (Manufacturing)
Builds
Monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts, long-range plans, financial models for scenario analysis and investment decisions, product cost analyses, and management dashboards.
Domain
Manufacturing / Financial Planning & Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial analysis, product costing, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, data validation, accounting principles, management reporting, cost driver analysis, financial controls, presentation skills
Preferred skills
ERP systems, business intelligence tools, manufacturing industry experience
Technologies
Excel, ERP, BI tools
Responsibilities
Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast; develop and maintain financial models for scenario analysis and investment decisions; partner with business teams to challenge assumptions and recommend actions; monitor revenue, cost, and manufacturing variances; support month-end close activities; prepare product cost analyses and margin reports; provide financial justification for capital investment projects; drive process improvements and automation; guide junior analysts; ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC