Finance Analyst

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,+

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company, through WECTEC Staffing Services, seeks a Financial Analyst to support site controllers with financial analysis, reporting, and model development. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations to drive cost efficiency in a US-only, hybrid setup. Local candidates in Columbia, SC are preferred, with remote options possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of broad-based finance experience in analytical roles.
• Knowledge of financial processes, controls, and improvement programs.
• Understanding of systems and data quality.
• Experience building FP&A models (proficient in Excel).
• Ability to analyze complex financial information for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes with operations and cost center managers.
• Analyze cost trends, spending patterns, and key operational drivers to identify risks and cost savings.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries following accounting policies and controls.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Conduct variance analysis of actual vs. budget/forecast and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to improve cost performance and productivity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Budgeting

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel Proficiency

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

The Financial Analyst has the responsibility of providing financial analysis, reporting to site controller. Develop and implement systems, process, and financial models to support management. This is a US-only role. We will consider remote candidates, with a preference for a candidate local to Columbia, SC, who can work a mobile or hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes, collaborating with operations and cost center managers.
• Analyze cost trends, spending patterns, and important operational drivers to identify risks, opportunities, and potential cost savings.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year performance, providing relevant recommendations to management.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve cost performance, enhance productivity, and guide operational efficiencies.
• Develop financial models supporting business planning, investment decisions, capacity planning, and projects.
• Prepare monthly operating review (MOR) packages, forecast updates, and management presentations highlighting necessary financial drivers and performance trends.
• Monitor cost center spending and provide financial guidance to managers to ensure agreement on budget and goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA.
• 4 plus years of broad-based finance experience, in analytical roles.
• Proven track record concerning knowledge of financial processes, controls, and associated improvement programs
• A general understanding of systems and data quality
• Experience building FP&A models (proficient in Excel)
• Analyze complex financial information to provide accurate information for decision-making purposes
• Questions and challenges status quo to drive efficiencies and identify opportunities to reduce costs.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which depends upon qualifications, to be ($42/hour to $55/hour).

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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