Finance Analyst

McGard; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 company paid holidays and PTO

Discretionary annual profit sharing

Flexible working schedule (flex time)

On-site walking trail and cafeteria

Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

McGard LLC is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the FP&A and accounting teams in Orchard Park, NY. This role involves analyzing costs, variances, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations, with close collaboration with Operations and Engineering.

The position is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, salaried with a $70,000–$80,000 DOE range. On-site work only, with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1–3 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or operations analysis; manufacturing preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures (material, labor, overhead) preferred.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A Manager and broader accounting team through accurate financial analysis, manufacturing cost support, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing variances - PPV, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, mix/volume with root-cause explanations and action-oriented recommendations.
• Maintain costing files, system updates, and documentation to support inventory valuation and cost accuracy.
• Support product and customer profitability analyses.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to quantify financial impact of continuous improvement and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports.
• Support KPI development and updates tied to production, cost, efficiency, and margins.
• Assist with budget and forecast cycles by gathering data, validating assumptions, updating models, and preparing reporting packages.
• Translate production plans and business drivers into forward-looking financial insights.
• Assist with ongoing improvements in forecasting accuracy, tools, and methodologies.
• Participate in ERP or reporting system enhancements.
• Provide backup coverage for General Accountant.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

English communication

Finance/Cost accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

100% On-site, Orchard Park, NY

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

McGard LLC

Finance Analyst

1st Shift, Monday - Friday

Salaried, $70,000 - $80,000 DOE

100% On-site, Orchard Park, NY

About Mcgard

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working schedule including flex time.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

Responsibility

Support the FP&A Manager and broader accounting team through accurate financial analysis, manufacturing cost support, variance analysis, and reporting. This role partners closely with Operations, Accounting, and Manufacturing to ensure financial data integrity, drive cost visibility, and provide actionable insights that improve business performance.

Job Duties

• Support standard cost development for materials, labor, and overhead, ensuring assumptions reflect BOM accuracy, routing structures, cycle times, scrap, and setup.
• Analyze manufacturing variances - PPV, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, mix/volume and provide clear root-cause explanations and action-oriented recommendations.
• Maintain costing files, system updates, and documentation to support inventory valuation and cost accuracy.
• Support product and customer profitability analyses.
• Partners with Operations and Engineering to quantify financial impact of continuous improvement, value-added initiatives, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports.
• Supports KPI development and updates, including manufacturing metrics tied to production, cost, efficiency, and margins.
• Ensure KPI methodologies are consistent with FP&A and Accounting standards.
• Assist with budget and forecast cycles by gathering data, validating assumptions, updating models, and preparing reporting packages.
• Helps translate production plans, business drivers, and operational trends into forward-looking financial insights.
• Supports ongoing improvements in forecasting accuracy, tools, and methodologies.
• Participates in ERP or reporting system enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support finance operations.
• Provide backup coverage for General Accountant.
• This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.

Education / Experience & Skill Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or operations analysis; manufacturing preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures (material, labor, overhead) preferred
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

If you are an ambitious and driven individual who thrives on innovation and enjoys working in a team environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join McGard and be part of a company that is revolutionizing the automotive security industry.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."