Financial Analyst

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced manufacturing operation and take ownership of key accounting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. You’ll work closely with plant finance, engineering, and program teams while gaining exposure to the financial side of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include analyzing actual vs. budget, supporting month-end close, asset management, and tracking program-related spending.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Professional accounting designation such as CMA, CPA, CGA, CA, or equivalent.
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced comfort working with Microsoft Excel and financial data.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze actual vs. budget and forecast performance.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Manage fixed asset, capital expenditure, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track program-related purchase orders, spending, and financial performance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and audits.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, AP, and AR teams.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA / CMA / CA / equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced manufacturing operation and take ownership of key accounting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. You’ll work closely with plant finance, engineering, and program teams while gaining exposure to the financial side of manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Own

• Analyze actual vs. budget and forecast performance
• Support month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger activity
• Manage fixed asset, capital expenditure, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Track program-related purchase orders, spending, and financial performance
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and audits
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, AP, and AR teams

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Professional accounting designation such as CMA, CPA, CGA, CA, or equivalent
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and financial analysis skills
• Advanced comfort working with Microsoft Excel and financial data
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus

Why This Opportunity

• Hands-on exposure to both finance and manufacturing operations
• Broad responsibilities beyond traditional reporting
• Cross-functional visibility with engineering and operational teams
• Opportunity to work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller