Financial Analyst | ERP & AI

Nucor Corporation; St. Joe (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in St. Joe, Indiana is seeking a Financial Analyst to enhance financial performance through data analysis and system optimization. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring data integrity within ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, with at least one year of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and data visualization tools like Power BI is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to improve profitability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure financial data integrity across reporting and business processes.
• Collaborate with IT to improve ERP functionality.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

ERP systems knowledge

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About Nucor

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships and more

Division & Location

Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana. Location: St. Joe, IN, United States.

Basic Job Functions

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting and advancing the division’s financial performance through data-driven analysis, operational insight, and system optimization. This position goes beyond traditional financial reporting to actively partner with operations, IT, and the division leadership team to improve financial visibility, strengthen decision-making, and enhance business processes. This professional will be a core contributor to the division’s ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Finance & Operations) team, with a strong emphasis on understanding system functionality, improving data integrity, and driving process efficiency. The position is designed as a development role for future leadership opportunities within Finance (Accounting Manager, Controller) or IT/ERP leadership.

• Analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, variances, cost drivers, product costing, margin impacts, and provide recommendations that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting packages, variance commentary, month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, transparent, and useful for decision-making by strengthening data integrity across reporting, ERP, and business processes.
• Serve as a core member of the division’s ERP team by learning Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O workflows, data structures, integrations, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, improve ERP functionality, align system capabilities with business needs, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Use Power BI, Excel, ERP reporting, automation, and AI tools to improve financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, metrics, and business intelligence.

Safety Commitment

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business-related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O)
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Experience with product costing or cost accounting
• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Prior experience in a financial analysis or accounting role

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.