Financial Analyst

Columbia Manufacturing Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunity for mentorship from executives

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Connecticut seeks a Financial Analyst to support finance operations under the CFO. This early-career position involves preparing financial reports, engaging in budgeting and forecasting, and collaborating with company leaders on cost analysis. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and 1–3 years in financial analysis. With competitive compensation and a clear path to career growth, this role is perfect for a driven individual eager to contribute to the firm's success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong internships considered for entry-level candidates.
• Self-starter comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication to work with non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-starter in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to leadership.
• Located in the greater Hartford, CT area, within driving distance of Columbia Manufacturing in Columbia, CT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operating company leaders on cost analysis.
• Help implement and maintain standardized financial processes and tools across units using the company playbook.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects to support strategic decisions, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Bridge between finance and operations to provide financial information for decision making.
• Contribute to financial modeling, KPI tracking, and process automation.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA track or MBA

Tools

Financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems)

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

As a Financial Analyst reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll provide hands-on support to our operating companies and have the opportunity to directly support their success. This early-career role offers broad exposure across multiple businesses, direct collaboration with executive leadership, and a clear path to senior finance positions (e.g., site Controller or corporate leadership). You’ll help standardize financial processes, deliver actionable insights, and build capacity in a high-impact, low-overhead environment.

LOCATION: Central Connecticut

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis for the holding company and operating units.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with operating company leaders on cost analysis, inventory valuation, and operational financial metrics (e.g., labor efficiency, material costs).
• Help implement and maintain standardized financial processes and tools across units using the company playbook.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects to support strategic decisions, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a bridge between finance and operations, ensuring value creators have the financial information needed to make effective decisions.
• Contribute to financial modeling, KPI tracking, and process automation (e.g., Excel-based tools, ERP enhancements).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA track or MBA is a plus).
• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or a related industry (strong internships considered for entry-level candidates).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-starter comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to leadership.
• Located in the greater Hartford, CT area, ideally within driving distance of Columbia Manufacturing in Columbia, CT.

Why Join Us?

• Direct reporting to the CFO, with high visibility and mentorship from experienced founders.
• Accelerated career growth in a talent pipeline role—an ideal stepping stone to site Controller or senior corporate finance positions.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple aerospace-focused businesses.
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Contribute to a mission-driven company strengthening American manufacturing.

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR.CMIAviation.com.

Columbia Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are a drug-free workplace and all applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and may be subject to our random drug testing program depending on where they are assigned to work.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes, among other benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer several options for medical insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k) plan with a Company match.