Financial Analyst

Aludyne; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated financial professional to oversee daily accounting activities at their manufacturing facility. This role involves managing month-end closing processes, analyzing financial variances, and collaborating closely with plant staff to ensure compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the financial health of the organization and support its growth in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing business, preferably in automotive.
• Strong cost accounting experience and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closing, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze P&L variances and assist in budget development.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Ability

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Self-starting Initiative

Cost Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneStream

XA/Mapics

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future for this position.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily financial and accounting activities of the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Month-end closing, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze and provide detail of P&L variances
• Maintain and review inventory transactions and balances
• Maintain and review capital expenditures and fixed assets
• Assist in development of budgets, forecasts and performance reports (KPI/CPU)
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Work with plant staff to assist them in understanding financial requirements, policy compliance, and operating results
• Prepare special studies and presentations as required
• Employees are expected to work onsite to attend in person meetings and collaborate as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform annual standard cost update in alignment with budget
• Coordinate AP & AR activities with Shared Services Team
• Review, approve, and analyze non-production (MRO) spending in compliance with budget/forecast.

Decisions Making Scope/Supervisory Responsibility:

No formal responsibility for supervising others.

Safety, Health, and Environmental:

• Follow the Safety, Health, and Environmental Program as reflected in the SHE Policy Statement
• Adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Quality Policy

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred - major in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing business
• Automotive industry experience a plus
• Strong cost accounting experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Knowledge of OneStream and XA/Mapics accounting systems a plus
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills
• Strong self-starting initiative and innovative attitude
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to type using a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position occasionally works in plant conditions with frequent exposure (20%-50%) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing