CM Cost/Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Overview: The Senior Financial Analyst supports multisite financial operations by driving accuracy in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with plant and corporate leadership to deliver data-driven insights, strengthen financial controls, and improve operational efficiency across multiple manufacturing locations. Key Responsibilities: • Calculate and validate standard costs across products and sites to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial goals with operational performance. • Prepare and reconcile monthly invoices, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Participate in month-end close activities, completing journal entries and reconciliations within deadlines. • Develop and maintain KPI reports to analyze cost drivers, production efficiency, and financial trends. • Conduct cost analysis projects to identify savings opportunities and enhance financial controls. • Review labor and departmental expenses, monitoring alignment with budgets and efficiency targets. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance financial systems, controls, and automation. • Collaborate with multisite accounting teams to ensure consistency in QAD reporting and compliance. • Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 3+ years of professional accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a multisite environment. • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting principles. • Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and data management tools. • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job