Finance Analyst II
Core
Analyze and report Profit & Loss performance with a focus on Operating Expenses (OPEX) and Material Usage Variance (MUV), supporting period-end close and management reporting.
Role type
Finance Analyst II (FP&A & Controllership)
Builds
P&L reports, OPEX forecasts, MUV analysis, management decks, and financial reconciliations.
Domain
Manufacturing / Operations Finance
Required skills
P&L analysis, OPEX control, variance analysis, SAP proficiency, accrual accounting, balance sheet analysis, bank reconciliation, Accounts Payable support, data extraction, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/operations finance experience, SAP CO/FI and costing processes, Power BI, Azure, Blackline, internal controls/SOX knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot), Power BI, Azure, Blackline
Responsibilities
Prepare periodic P&L reporting with variance commentary; Monitor OPEX by cost center and support budget cycles; Calculate and explain Material Usage Variance (MUV); Support month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations; Perform bank reconciliations and support AP issue resolution; Extract and analyze financial data from SAP; Identify process improvements for automation and standardization.
Seniority
Mid-level (2–5 years experience)