Financial Analyst - Operations

Socket.dev; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst – Operations to drive financial accuracy across product costing, manufacturing costs, inventory management, and project tracking. You will partner with Operations, R&D, and FP&A to ensure correct entries in ledgers and communicate month-end results clearly.

The role emphasizes testing, data cleansing, and process improvements, with a focus on inventory controls, close efficiency, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing cost accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities, including production controls and KPIs.
• Prepare and reconcile accounts; conduct ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities with robust data integrity and documentation.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems (SAP)

Inventory accounting

P&L and balance sheet analysis

Project cost tracking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst - Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL supporting the Tableware Division.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Analyst – Operations, you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across product costing, manufacturing cost, inventory management, and project tracking. You will collaborate closely with teams in Operations, R&D, and FP&A to ensure costs are accurately captured in the financial ledgers. You will also be accountable to identify the financial impact and clearly communicate the month end results. This role is also integral to testing and data cleansing as we convert the R&D site into RCP integrated systems.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities as well as production controls and KPI’s.
• Prepare and interpret account reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis

Financial Close & Controls

• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project related work.
• Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all P&L and inventory processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, FP&A, and IT to understand key components on systems integration.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 0-2 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably supporting manufacturing operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong understanding of:

• Accounting: Ability to interpret balance sheet and P&L statements, account reconciliations, bank statements
• Project Management: Experience in tracking project cost and variance analysis

Working knowledge of:

• Inventory accounting and manufacturing close processes
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Proven ability to drive process improvements by:
  • Streamlining financial and operational reporting
  • Enhancing inventory accuracy and close efficiency
  • Automating manual tasks and reinforcing internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar), with a strong preference for SAP-based environments
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen – Applies financial knowledge to evaluate business performance and support sound operational and strategic decisions.
• Decision Quality – Uses data, analysis, and sound judgment to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared business objectives.
• Drives Results – Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates Effectively – Presents financial and technical information clearly and appropriately for varied audiences.
• Manages Complexity – Effectively interprets complex financial and operational information to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions.

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please.RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $66,000.00 - USD $90,750.00 /A