Finance Analyst
NewBe an early applicant- Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management reports and performance dashboards.
- Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast and prior periods. Explain key drivers, risks, opportunities and provide insights on how to close gaps.
- Support monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting and long-range planning activities by gathering inputs, validating assumptions and preparing financial models.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, business cases, cost studies, investment decisions and operational initiatives.
- Partner with business and operations teams to understand performance drivers, challenge assumptions and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
- Monitor revenue, cost and manufacturing variance to identify areas requiring management attention.
- Support month-end close activities through analysis, trend review, journal validation, account reconciliation follow-ups and variance explanations.
- Regularly prepare and update product costs including product cost analysis, margin analysis, cost roll-up results and explanations for significant cost movements.
- Provide strong financial control over CapEx, manufacturing spending tracking and related reporting.
- Prepare financial justification for capital investment projects, including ROI, payback period, NPV, IRR, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment and alignment with business priorities.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency of financial data used for reporting and decision-making.
- Prepare clear presentations and commentary for review with operations, business partners, leaders and senior management.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, reporting efficiency, inventory controls and manufacturing cost visibility.
- Drive process improvements, automation opportunities and standardization of reports, templates, and analytical tools.
- Provide guidance and review support to junior analysts to ensure quality and consistency of analysis.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, internal controls and reporting deadlines.
- Support internal controls, audit requirements and compliance with accounting policies related to costing and inventory.
- Perform other related duties and activities that may be assigned by immediate superior or management.
- Graduate of B.S. Accountancy or Financial Management.
- 3 years minimum relevant work experience in Accounting/Finance, manufacturing industry is preferred
- Strong financial analysis, product costing, forecasting and variance analysis skills.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability. Experience with ERP, reporting and business intelligence tools is preferred.
- High attention to detail with the ability to validate data accuracy and identify inconsistencies.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, management reporting, cost drivers and financial controls.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and practical recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.