Manufacturing Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Insights

Briggs & Stratton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Finance Analyst to drive complex reporting and robust financial analysis across sales, inventory and operations. You’ll lead month-end close, improve forecasting accuracy and collaborate with management to optimize profitability.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, manufacturing context, and strong data analytics. You will interact with auditors and cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent education and experience.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Manufacturing industry and SAP experience preferred.
• Analytical skills to review accounting data and prepare reconciliations.
• Ability to identify and improve controls and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills with spreadsheets; detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience with AI tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English and the primary language of the location.

Responsibilities

• Preparing complex reports daily, weekly and monthly including sales, inventory, freight, raw material purchasing and operational performance.
• Performing financial analysis and communicating findings to enable management decisions.
• Promoting the relationship between accurate financial planning and overall results.
• Developing analytical tools to monitor forecasting accuracy and revise forecast processes.
• Analyzing pricing, volume, mix and FX impact on sales and gross margins.
• Leading month-end closing including accruals, journal entries and account analysis.
• Reviewing variance postings and month-end items, and reconciling accounts.
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations and working with external auditors.
• Providing audit support and data for testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Finance Analyst to drive complex reporting and robust financial analysis across sales, inventory and operations. You’ll lead month-end close, improve forecasting accuracy and collaborate with management to optimize profitability.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, manufacturing context, and strong data analytics. You will interact with auditors and cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.