Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst, Alpharetta, GA

The Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Manager and serve as a link between commercial, operations, and finance teams. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in financial analysis within a manufacturing context, contributing to strategic initiatives while engaging in hands-on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Financial Analyst Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Help with preparing monthly financial analyses, including variance explanations and basic trend identification.
• Month-End Close: Assist in financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Assist in identifying and addressing business challenges and opportunities by preparing data and analysis.
• Standard Cost Modeling: Support the maintenance of accurate cost data in J.D. Edwards.
• Operational Support: Gather and review data related to metrics like waste, rate, and efficiency to assist manufacturing operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide financial support for project tracking across different departments.
• Data Management: Maintain data integrity and assist in using internal repositories and reporting tools.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc business analysis and engage in special projects as needed.

Financial Analyst Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience:
• 2–5 years in a similar role.
• Manufacturing industry exposure preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Access is a plus.
• Knowledge of J.D. Edwards or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with some travel to locations in Canada and the U.S.