Financial Analyst

Emerge; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(K) match

Job summary

Emerge is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst in LaPorte, IN to support the Plant Controller with daily accounting operations, month-end close, and timely financial reporting. This role contributes to financial planning, forecasts, and analysis of operational performance, focusing on expense management, inventory monitoring, standard cost maintenance, and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related experience, or 3 years in business process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience, or three years in business process modeling, database design, or financial analysis.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
• Role involves access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report manufacturing inventory costs.
• Manage payroll and fringe benefit expenses, as well as labor standards.
• Administer the facility's fixed assets and capital expenditure planning.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements.
• Conduct operational research through process mapping and cross-functional interviews.
• Develop actionable business recommendations from complex data.
• Create internal tools (spreadsheets/databases) to drive productivity.
• Lead training for new applications and refined processes.

Job description

Emerge is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a Financial Analyst role in LaPorte, IN for our client, a growing manufacturer and premier employer in the aerospace and industrial sector. We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the Plant Controller in managing daily general accounting operations, coordinating month‑end closing procedures, and ensuring accurate financial reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly cadences. This role is integral to the development of financial plans, forecasts, and the thorough analysis of operational performance. Key areas of focus include expense management, inventory monitoring, standard cost maintenance, and oversight of the operating budget.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and report on manufacturing inventory costs.
• Manage payroll and fringe benefit expenses, as well as labor standards.
• Administer the facility's fixed assets and capital expenditure planning.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements.
• Conduct operational research through process mapping, observation, and cross‑functional interviews.
• Synthesize complex data to develop actionable business recommendations.
• Optimize existing business processes and create internal tools (spreadsheets/databases) to drive departmental productivity.
• Develop user documentation and lead training initiatives for new applications and refined business processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Investigate and explain standard manufacturing variances.
• Perform comprehensive manufacturing and cost analysis.
• Support the planning and execution of cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Oversee core accounting functions, including product costing, capital management, and routine financial reporting.
• Prepare data and insights for monthly business review presentations.
• Perform and review account reconciliations.
• Serve as a backup for daily financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and overtime reviews.
• Coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts and fixed asset audits.
• Support corporate and business unit ad‑hoc reporting requests.
• Collaborate on the monthly financial close process.
• Provide detailed analysis to support leadership in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Assist the Controller in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree with at least one (1) year of relevant experience, or a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in business process modeling, database design, or financial analysis. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Compliance: This role involves access to export‑controlled information. Candidates must be able to meet the requirements to lawfully obtain access to such materials.

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, strategic recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Windows‑based software, specifically Microsoft Excel and Access. Experience with PowerPoint and project‑management software is a plus.
• Proven ability to develop and document systematic operational procedures.

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary is $80,000 – $85,000 annually and benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and more – eligible from day one. 401(K) match – vested from day one.