Hybrid Finance Analyst – Operations & Costing

Carlisle Construction Materials; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional growth programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance. This hybrid role partners with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze performance, drive cost insights, and support planning activities.

The position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial planning. Occasional plant visits complement in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong Excel skills with formulas, PivotTables, and working with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports, KPI scorecards, and variance analyses.
• Analyze manufacturing cost trends, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, and yield.
• Support plant leadership and the Operations Finance team with financial insights and performance analysis.
• Participate in plant visits to better understand operations and cost drivers.
• Assist with standard costing updates, BOMs, labor routings, and overhead rates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking an entry-level Finance Analyst I – Operations Finance. This hybrid role partners with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze performance, drive cost insights, and support planning activities.

The position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial planning. Occasional plant visits complement in-office work.