We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a key contributor, you will work closely with operational leaders and private equity sponsors to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses, with detailed variance explanations.
- Create and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital dashboards to meet reporting requirements for private equity stakeholders.
- Build and refine consolidated financial models, integrating data from plant-level operations such as sales and gross margins.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and management reporting.
- Analyze costs, gross margins, and profitability by product line, customer, and geographic region to support manufacturing operations.
- Partner with plant controllers and operations managers to monitor production variances, material costs, and overhead absorption.
- Prepare materials for board meetings, lender compliance reporting, and private equity sponsor presentations, ensuring clear communication of financial insights.
- Support strategic initiatives such as pricing models, new product launches, and capacity investment evaluations.
- Assist in financial due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.