Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support the financial performance and accounting activities of our manufacturing operation in Douglas, Massachusetts. This role partners closely with plant leadership and finance stakeholders to evaluate production costs, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight into operational profitability. The position also contributes to a reliable month-end close, budget development, and ongoing financial analysis that supports informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with plant operations and finance leadership to track job cost activity and help maintain accurate financial data across production processes.

• Analyze labor performance, manufacturing cost trends, and operational variances to highlight risks, explain results, and support profitability improvement.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries while completing assigned close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Review inventory balances, perform related analysis, and process necessary adjustments to improve reporting quality and support efficient inventory management.

• Examine completed jobs and compare actual results against estimates to uncover discrepancies, input issues, and other unusual cost patterns.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances on a recurring basis to maintain accurate records and support financial integrity.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis and help present findings, trends, and variance explanations to management.

• Contribute to budget planning, forecast review, and actual-to-budget analysis while responding to leadership questions and ad hoc financial requests.

• Support audit activity by preparing documentation, answering information requests, and helping maintain compliance with internal control standards.

• Recommend and help implement process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance financial reporting accuracy. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.

• Background in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cost accounting and inventory-related analysis.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience using financial ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics AX is an advantage.

• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and US GAAP principles.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

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