Financial Analyst/Manager

Description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support our client in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This role serves as a key advisor to plant and business leaders, translating operational activity into clear financial insight that supports sound decisions and improved performance. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to planning, reporting, cost analysis, and team support while working effectively across a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary finance partner for the Hattiesburg site, guiding leaders on profit and loss performance and the financial impact of operational decisions.

• Lead plant-level accounting and payroll activities, including oversight the day-to-day accuracy of financial records.

• Prepare budgets, contribute to capital and strategic planning cycles, and partner with divisional teams on cost standards and financial targets.

• Deliver recurring forecasts and provide management with timely updates on expected financial results and business trends.

• Review monthly results by analyzing variances in spending, output, shipments, inventory, and other key performance indicators, then communicate findings to plant and divisional leadership.

• Develop and present ongoing and project-based financial analysis that helps management improve efficiency, cost performance, and operating results.

• Coordinate with corporate and divisional functions such as accounting, tax, legal, human resources, and operations to supply required data and support reporting needs.

• Strengthen inventory accuracy by working closely with materials teams, supporting cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and controls that improve inventory turns.

• Ensure local invoices, production-related transactions, scrap reporting, rework activity, and material usage are processed and recorded correctly.

Requirements

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting within a manufacturing or plant environment.

• Strong knowledge of profit and loss management, variance analysis, and cost-focused financial decision support.

• Ability to build financial models and translate complex data into practical recommendations for operational leaders.

• Familiarity with accounting processes, payroll oversight, inventory controls, and production-related financial reporting.

• Proven ability to work effectively across functions in a matrix organization and communicate with both plant and senior leadership.

• Experience supporting annual budget processes, standard cost planning, and monthly forecast cycles.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, special projects, and recurring reporting requirements.

• High standards of professionalism, sound judgment, and personal integrity in handling financial information and team leadership.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Julia Hess, Robert Half Recruiting Manager 225.367.2924

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