Financial Analyst I

Carlisle; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition assistance

Professional growth programs

Competitive compensation & benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Carlisle Construction Materials invites applications for a Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance. The role partners with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze performance, drive results, and gain hands-on manufacturing finance experience.

Hybrid work with 3 days in, 2 remote. Carlisle supports tuition assistance and professional growth, offering a path in a global manufacturing leader committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years finance/accounting experience; manufacturing a plus.
• Hands-on cost accounting: standard costing and variance analysis.
• SAP experience preferred; quick to learn ERP and reporting systems.
• Experience preparing management presentations is a plus.

Mansioni

• Prepare plant performance reports and KPI scorecards.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend actions.
• Monitor P&L impact for plant leadership.
• Visit plants to understand production and cost structure.
• Develop and maintain standard costs with controllers.
• Support annual standard cost roll and activity rates.
• Analyze variances (price, usage, efficiency).
• Assist monthly forecast and annual budget.
• Prepare month-end entries and reconciliations.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses and scenario planning.
• Maintain models for production/headcount scenarios.

Conoscenze

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial statement understanding

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

SAP

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.

We're equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions;

Job Description

Location: Carlisle Construction Materials Headquarters
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Launch Your Finance Career with a Global Manufacturing Leader

At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we're helping shape the future of the building industry through innovative, sustainable roofing, insulation, and waterproofing solutions. As part of a global organization with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact.

We're seeking a Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis.

In this role, you'll partner with plant leadership, operations teams, and business unit finance leaders to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and help drive business results. While primarily office-based, you'll also have opportunities to visit manufacturing facilities to better understand operations and the financial drivers behind plant performance.

Why Join Carlisle?

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and business leadership
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Tuition assistance and professional growth programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and employee success

Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Finance & Operations Support

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reporting — variance analysis, KPI scorecards, and commentary.
• Analyze plant cost trends (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, yield) and recommend actions.
• Help the Polyiso Business Unit Controller monitor operational activity and its P&L impact for plant leadership.
• Spend occasional time in the plants to understand production processes, material flows, and cost structure.

Product Costing

• Help develop and maintain standard costs — BOM validation, labor routing, and overhead rates — with controllers, operations, and engineering.
• Support the annual standard cost roll, including activity rates and scrap-factor updates.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain on raw material costs, including freight and tariffs.
• Analyze and explain standard-to-actual cost variances (price, usage, efficiency).
• Assist with the monthly forecast and annual budget, focusing on manufacturing support departments.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals on the close calendar.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis on plant opportunities, explaining root causes and business implications.
• Maintain models for scenario planning across production and headcount assumptions.

Compliance & Controls

• Support SOX compliance — internal controls, documentation, and testing.
• Support inventory integrity through cycle counts and the annual physical inventory.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Zero to two years of finance or accounting experience; manufacturing experience a plus. Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on cost accounting experience (standard costing, variance analysis) is a differentiator.
• SAP experience preferred; quick to learn new ERP and reporting systems.
• Experience preparing management-level presentations is a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Financial & Technical Expertise
• Foundational grasp of cost accounting — standard costing, variance analysis, overhead allocation — with a willingness to learn.
• Working understanding of the three financial statements and how operations drive results.
• Systems & Analytics
• Able to analyze complex data, spot trends, and draw clear conclusions.
• SAP or other ERP exposure is a nice-to-have; eagerness to learn systems matters more.
• Leadership & Partnership
• Strong communicator; explains financial concepts clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Natural curiosity about how the business and its operations work.
• Manages multiple priorities under deadlines with ownership and follow-through.

Additional Information

Our Culture & Values

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

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