Financial Analyst

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Electronics Jasper is seeking a Manufacturing Finance Analyst to support the accuracy of financial statements, month-end close, and inventory management. You will analyze operational spending, prepare routine reports, and collaborate across departments to drive cost improvements.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance and experience with SAP and Excel. MBA or professional certifications are a plus, with a focus on continuous improvement and Six Sigma practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.
• MBA, CMA, CPA, or APICS certification preferred but not required.
• 1–3+ years related experience in manufacturing finance or operational accounting.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the accuracy of financial statements and month-end closing.
• Perform accounting for inventory and spend analysis.
• Navigate SAP and other critical applications.
• Prepare monthly, daily, and weekly business reports.
• Develop dashboards and improvement projects.
• Assist with internal controls and audit inquiries.
• Back up tariff processing tasks and price requests.
• Identify process gaps and implement solutions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Operational Spending Analysis

Customer Profitability Reporting

Standard Cost System

Six Sigma Methodologies

Inventory Control

Dashboard Development

Ad Hoc Project Management

Microsoft Excel

SAP Navigation

Internal Web Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CMA

CPA

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Internal Web Applications

Job description

• Support the accuracy of financial statements for Kimball Electronics Jasper
• Support the month-end closing process and internal controls structure
• Provide accurate financial data for management decision-making and Corporate Accounting reporting
• Perform accounting activities and reporting for business-unit inventory and inventory management
• Monitor operational spending through monthly analysis and reporting to drive operating-income performance
• Learn and perform month-end processes required for accurate financial statements
• Navigate important transactions in SAP and other critical applications and systems
• Work with inventory processes, including weekly reporting
• Own the record-retention process
• Generate monthly operational spending analysis and reporting
• Learn and perform 6S audits
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly business reports
• Work with the standard cost system
• Help lead, manage, and perform Excess & Obsolete Inventory reviews
• Manage, analyze, and report on Customer Tooling
• Support Rapid Prototype / New Product Introduction with KE Jasper
• Perform customer profitability reporting and analysis
• Develop dashboards and improvement projects
• Support the BU Controller with monthly financial reporting activities
• Back up Tariff Processing tasks and Special Price Requests
• Maintain the SPR internal web application as backup functional application owner
• Back up the Finance Analyst (Quote Specialist) on quote and customer profitability processes
• Assist Supply Chain with inventory management and control
• Recommend business-unit cost-structure improvements
• Cross-train with other Financial Analyst team members
• Identify business-process gaps and errors and recommend solutions
• Support enhancements and development of relevant business tools and systems
• Improve business processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Achieve Yellow and Green Belt Certification in KEJ's Six Sigma Program
• Respond to audit inquiries and support internal control processes and reviews
• Manage decision-support ad hoc projects through completion
• Recommend customer cost-down opportunities
• Act as a change agent focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 to 3+ years related work experience required
• Ideal candidate will have Manufacturing Finance / Operational Accounting experience
• Ability to work with different departments and all levels of the business
• Detail oriented and emphasis on complete & accurate results
• Problem solving / analyzing and interpreting data
• Strong communication skills across all different functions of the business unit
• Capacity to request and gather information proficiently
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, takes initiative
• Customer driven and focused, both internal and external
• A bachelor's degree (typically accounting or finance) or equivalent work experience
• Helpful, but not required are an MBA, CMA, CPA, or APICS (manufacturing) certifications
• Cost Accounting and Standard Cost experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience in Microsoft Office product, especially Excel, required
• Helpful, but not required knowledge of SAP
• No Visa sponsorship is being offered for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial statement accuracy, month-end closing processes, and inventory management within a manufacturing finance context. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Statement Accuracy
• Month-End Closing Process
• Inventory Management
• Cost Accounting
• SAP Navigation

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Operational Spending Analysis
• Customer Profitability Reporting
• Standard Cost System
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Business Process Improvement
• Inventory Control
• Dashboard Development
• Ad Hoc Project Management

Soft Skills

• Detail Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Strong Communication
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Focused

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA
• CMA
• CPA
• APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Finance
• Operational Accounting
• Cost Structure Improvements
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Rapid Prototype
• New Product Introduction

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Internal Web Applications