Financial Analyst

PLEASE NOTE - we do not support employment-based visa sponsorship (including F1), therefore, you must be a US Citizen or a current US Green Card Holder.

This is a remote based role OR can be hybrid based in the greater Cleveland area.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst will provide support to the organization through reporting and analysis with a focus on Operations. A successful candidate will provide support to the division through:

• Support the development and delivery of timely, precise forecasts, budgets, reports, and analysis for assigned manufacturing plants and operations.
• Help to drive measurable improvements in both operational efficiency and financial performance using industry best practices and development of KPIs and standardized reporting.

Key Accountabilities

• Aid in providing actionable insight into Variable COGS and manufacturing operations to strengthen decision-making across the enterprise.
• Help interpret operational results to pinpoint performance gaps and collaborate with Operations to implement improvements.
• Create reporting and analytical tools to better align Sales and Operations and support scalable growth.
• Use business process knowledge and data querying capabilities to source, validate, and analyze data; present findings and recommendations to management, Sales, Ops, and cross functional partners.
• Analyze incoming information requests, assess existing data sources, and determine the most efficient and effective way to deliver answers.
• Prepare both regular and ad hoc research and analyses in alignment with the business unit's strategic objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned, adapting to evolving business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• High proficiency Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI a plus.
• Experience with management systems and ERP.
• 2 to 3 years of successful, progressive career development in a finance corporate environment. Industry experience a plus.
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually and in writing
• Planning and organization to set targets / milestones and follow through on multiple commitments
• Strong business acumen, with good understanding of how decisions influence volume, growth, and profitability.
• Familiarity with ETL processes (Extract, Transfer, Load) to pull data from storage and synthesize it into usable insights; SQL knowledge is not mandatory but understanding of joins, grouping, merging, etc., is expected
• A demonstrated track record of embracing change in a dynamic environment.

Company Description

With new ownership and supportive leadership at the helm since early 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they're valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials, you will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what's possible.

When you join Associated Materials, you are part of a leading exterior building products distribution business serving residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We strive to provide high-quality windows, siding, metals, and other essential building products to contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects.

Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.