Financial Analyst (Must have Manufacturing or Distribution exp)

BravoTECH; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analyst in Peabody, MA. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling and data analysis skills, with experience in the manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and providing insights to facilitate strategic decision-making. This is a full-time role requiring onsite presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of FP&A experience required.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, and forecast financial data.
• Analyze budget vs actual for monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations and Sales for accurate financial insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Planful/Host Analytics

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to become a trusted business partner to the organization. The Analyst will build cross-functional collaboration across several teams to drive sustainable profitable growth and informed decision making. They will assist with the overall growth through excellence in planning, forecasting, & reporting, and provide financial strategic support to management including preparing financial presentations, financial analysis, and other projects requested by management. Must have manufacturing or distribution experience.

Location and eligibility

• Location: Onsite four days per week in Peabody, MA 01960
• Sponsorship: No sponsorship (US Citizen or Green Card holder)
• Experience: 3+ years of FP&A experience

Responsibilities

• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Contributing toward annual budgeting and monthly closing process
• Performing quarterly forecast models and consolidation
• Conduct monthly budget vs. actual / forecast analysis. Management reporting and analytics
• Partner closely with Operations and Sales teams to provide accurate financial reporting, performance analysis, and recommendations to improve efficiency and drive growth
• Provide insights to all areas of the business using analytics and benchmarking
• Produce ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and drive executive decision-making
• Develop, produce, and track key metrics and other financial indicators through automated processes and KPI dashboards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with 3-5+ years of FP&A experience; senior title may be considered based on experience
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable and motivated to grow
• Creative, innovative, organized, multi-tasking, and detail oriented
• High proficiency with the use of MS Office, especially Excel and Power-Point
• Ability to learn new concepts and tasks quickly, work under pressure, and meet deadline requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Planful/Host Analytics or equivalent FP&A solution a plus
• Familiarity with NetSuite or other enterprise ERP systems a plus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing