Manufacturing Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Reporting

SPX Technologies; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance and leadership

Career development programs

Job summary

SPX Technologies, including the Engineered Air Movement business, seeks a Financial Analyst to partner with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and actionable insights. You will support cost accounting, inventory, and capital project analyses in a manufacturing environment.

You will build budgets, maintain rolling forecasts, and drive improvements in forecasting models and operational reporting to inform sound business decisions.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in data mining, query generation, and translating large or complex data sets into clear financial insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information and respond effectively to questions from auditors, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 2-4 years of relevant experience; manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned financial reports and provide recommendations that support financial health and performance.
• Compile and analyze financial information to maintain GL integrity and ensure inventory and manufacturing transactions are recorded accurately.
• Participate in Operations meetings, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives with financial guidance and data validation.
• Maintain monthly close files including P&L, gross margin walks and operating expense reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for cost accounting and inventory.
• Analyze monthly reports, explain results vs budget/forecast/prior periods, and identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare margin analyses (standard, gross) and recommend actions based on results.
• Develop and improve operational reports and KPIs communicating financial implications of manufacturing activities.
• Support capital expenditure analyses and ROI evaluations for operational projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data mining

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

2-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Access

SAP

Infor

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

SPX Technologies, including the Engineered Air Movement business, seeks a Financial Analyst to partner with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and actionable insights. You will support cost accounting, inventory, and capital project analyses in a manufacturing environment.

You will build budgets, maintain rolling forecasts, and drive improvements in forecasting models and operational reporting to inform sound business decisions.