Business Analyst

Description

We are looking for an experienced Business/Financial Analyst to support financial and operational performance in Haverhilll, Massachusetts. This role focuses on product costing, inventory analysis, and month-end activities within a manufacturing environment, while partnering closely with sourcing, warehouse, and production teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, communicates financial insights clearly, and helps turn complex data into practical business actions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly cost simulation activities and annual standard cost updates with a strong focus on accuracy, timing, and issue resolution.

• Research costing exceptions and work with cross-functional partners to correct discrepancies and address underlying causes.

• Monitor cost improvement initiatives, measure their financial effect, and provide regular updates that keep stakeholders aligned on progress.

• Support inventory close processes by reconciling records, posting required entries, and analyzing differences between subledger and general ledger balances.

• Review inventory-related costs, including adjustments, scrap, and revaluation impacts, and explain notable variances.

• Prepare recurring inventory analyses covering reserves, restricted stock, goods receipts, last-time-buy materials, and month-over-month balance movements.

• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory levels through data-driven insight, and contribute to forecasting inventory values and related cost impacts.

• Perform standard cost variance analysis, record required accounting entries, and assist with audit requests tied to inventory and costing matters.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in business analysis, cost accounting, or finance within a manufacturing setting.

• Strong background in product costing, standard cost variance review, and inventory-related financial analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate inventory trends and support initiatives that lower excess or slow-moving stock.

• Solid understanding of profit and loss statements and balance sheet impacts; familiarity with U.S. accounting principles is advantageous.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Outlook; experience with SAP, SQL queries, Power BI, or similar reporting tools is highly valued.

• Ability to translate financial findings into clear business language for operational teams such as sourcing, warehousing, and production.

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with a consistent record of meeting deadlines and taking ownership of results.

• Analytical mindset with a collaborative approach, strong accountability, and persistence in identifying root causes and recommending practical solutions.

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