Financial Analyst- Operations Finance

Insight Global; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support operations finance and drive cost optimization initiatives across the business. This role partners with leadership to measure productivity and deliver actionable insights that influence decision-making.

The ideal candidate excels at translating data into clear recommendations, building dashboards, and supporting monthly close and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems and sourcing large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred).
• Experience with variance analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to evaluate operational performance and measure the impact of cost-reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Conduct variance analysis on standard vs. actual costs and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Build and enhance dashboards, reports, and self-service tools to streamline access to key business metrics.
• Support monthly close and forecasting processes through improved reporting and data visualization.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Extract and analyze data from ERP systems to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to align on key metrics, initiatives, and performance tracking.
• Deliver clear, concise insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and self-driven Financial Analyst to support operations finance and drive cost optimization initiatives across the business. This individual will serve as a key partner to leadership, helping measure productivity, evaluate cost-saving initiatives, and deliver actionable insights that influence decision-making.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, resourceful, and comfortable navigating complex organizations to uncover data and insights. This role requires strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate data into clear, concise recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to evaluate operational performance and measure the impact of cost-reduction and productivity initiatives
• Conduct variance analysis on standard vs. actual costs and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance
• Build and enhance dashboards, reports, and self-service tools to streamline access to key business metrics
• Support monthly close and forecasting processes through improved reporting and data visualization
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Extract and analyze data from ERP systems to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Lead cross-functional discussions to align on key metrics, initiatives, and performance tracking
• Deliver clear, concise insights and recommendations to stakeholders

Skills and Requirements

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within operations or manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field
• Strong experience working with ERP systems and sourcing large data sets
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools (Power BI preferred)
• Experience with variance analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Exposure to standard cost accounting is preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, direct insights
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, build relationships, and navigate across teams

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.