The Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting management decision-making through financial analysis, reporting, and collaboration. This position is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and presenting financial results to stakeholders and working closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and R&D, to provide actionable financial insights.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

Experience: 

2+ years of financial analysis experience.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Manufacturing experience preferred.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze key drivers of financial performance to provide meaningful insights for decision-making.

Develop and continuously improve management reporting and analysis for manufacturing operations on a regular and ad hoc basis.

Collaborate with the MIS team to design tools for efficient data collection and reporting (e.g., Power BI, MDS, cubes, pivot tables).

Prepare detailed monthly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis by market and product.

Support the development of annual plans and presentations for key stakeholders.

Partner with Sales to compile forecasts, analyze trends, and respond to requests for financial insights.

Work closely with the New Zealand financial analyst to ensure alignment of financial processes across locations.

Assist Sales in identifying opportunities through historical customer purchasing data analysis.

Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Strong financial and accounting acumen with the ability to produce accurate and insightful reports.

Expertise in analyzing complex datasets and delivering actionable insights.

Effective multitasking and project management skills.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and collaboratively.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job requires the mental capabilities to monitor account information, analyze figures and computer-generated data, develop necessary financial documents and reports, and offer financial opinions.  Furthermore, application of good judgement, attention to detail, utilizing logical thinking and solving problems as they arise are critical skills needed in this role.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:

General office working conditions exist, including some extended periods of computer work.  There may be times that job duties are performed at the manufacturing plant: there is potential for exposure to acids, bases, biohazards, noise, and machinery.

At times travel on company business may be required with exposure to inclement weather and various manufacturing conditions. 

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