Manufacturing Finance Analyst: Budgeting, Costing & BI

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with department leaders to understand drivers and improve financial performance.

The role combines office work with time in manufacturing operations to gain hands-on cost insights, cost accounting exposure, and actionable recommendations. A strong Excel skillset and manufacturing acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models used for forecasting and business planning.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Assist with cash forecasting activities and analysis of financial results.
• Support budget owners by gathering information and helping prepare budget and forecast submissions.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Assist in analyzing financial statements and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and reporting packages for leadership review.
• Support monthly and quarterly performance reviews with department leaders.
• Assist in providing financial analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions.
• Help maintain reporting accuracy and consistency across multiple business entities.
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to support analysis of production costs, inventory, labor efficiency, and other operational metrics.
• Assist with cost accounting activities, including standard cost reviews and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Support inventory and margin analysis initiatives.
• Spend time within manufacturing operations to understand production processes and cost drivers.
• Assist in gathering operational and financial data used to evaluate manufacturing performance.
• Work closely with accounting, operations, procurement, sales, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.
• Assist in developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support ad hoc analysis related to capital expenditures, pricing decisions, and operational initiatives.
• Help department leaders understand financial performance through reporting and analysis.
• Participate in projects focused on process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in improving financial reporting processes, tools, and data accuracy.
• Utilize Epicor ERP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools to prepare financial analysis and reporting.
• Support the development of automated reports and dashboards.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline reporting and increase efficiency across financial processes.
• Maintain and organize financial data to support business reporting needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Job description

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational analysis in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with department leaders to understand drivers and improve financial performance.

The role combines office work with time in manufacturing operations to gain hands-on cost insights, cost accounting exposure, and actionable recommendations. A strong Excel skillset and manufacturing acumen are essential.