Financial Analyst | ERP & AI

Nucor Corporation; St. Joe (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Fastener Indiana in St. Joe, IN, United States is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the division’s profitability through data-driven analysis and ERP-focused improvements.

You will partner with operations, IT, and leadership to improve financial visibility, drive process efficiency, and strengthen decision-making using Dynamics 365 F&O, Power BI, and advanced Excel tools. This development role aims to prepare you for future leadership in Finance or IT/ERP, with a focus on data

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, cost drivers, and profitability.
• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, reporting packages, month-end close, and GL reconciliations.

Skills

Systems analysis

Data-driven

AI interest

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Fastener Indiana

Location: St. Joe, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

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

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

Candidate Qualities

• Enjoys digging into systems and understanding how things work
• Is curious, data-driven, and continuous-improvement focused
• Has a strong interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies
• Wants to grow into a leadership role and make a long-term impact on the division

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future. Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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

Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne