FP&A Analyst – Manufacturing & Forecasting

The Ziegenfelder Company; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ziegenfelder Company in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Financial Analyst I to partner with the Finance & Accounting Tribe, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide analytics to drive decisions. This on-site role requires strong Excel skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include standard costing, variance analysis, monthly close support, and developing dashboards with Power BI to deliver actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial risks related to projects, investments, and operational changes.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations and other departments to provide financial reporting and insights.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain the standard costing system and update cost rollups annually.
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Create or maintain dashboards using Power BI and other tools.
• Support monthly close activities and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Ziegenfelder Company in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Financial Analyst I to partner with the Finance & Accounting Tribe, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide analytics to drive decisions. This on-site role requires strong Excel skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include standard costing, variance analysis, monthly close support, and developing dashboards with Power BI to deliver actionable