NEW* Financial Analyst - Plant Operational Excellence

Augmentis; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) matching

Retirement savings plan contribution

Fitness center membership

Training programs

Job summary

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company with a 75-year history, is seeking a high-energy Financial Analyst to support plant leadership through financial analysis, operational reporting, cost management, and process improvement initiatives.

This role offers strong visibility across operations, accounting, and leadership teams, with the opportunity to influence budgeting, month-end close, SOX compliance, spend management, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
• MBA preferred
• Prior financial experience in manufacturing preferred
• Exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience querying databases and working with large data sets
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Lead role supporting plant cost system and financial reporting
• Analyze financial and operational performance to support decisions
• Track and reconcile accounts receivable issues monthly
• Assist with month-end close and corporate reporting across locations
• Own and execute daily financial reporting and data extraction
• Support capital budgeting and asset accounting activities
• Analyze plant spending trends and drive spend management initiatives
• Prepare operational and financial reports for leadership
• Contribute to special projects involving financial analysis and process improvements
• Assist with tax reporting requirements and regulatory compliance
• Provide ad-hoc analyses to finance and operations leadership
• Support SOX internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in cross-location coordination of closing entries

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Database querying

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is a globally recognized public company with a remarkable 75-year history of growth and innovation. It offers an exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

Why consider joining our client?

• Publicly traded company on a path of continuous growth and recognized by Forbes as a top global employer
• Exceptional insurance coverage and 401 (k) matching program, effective upon hire.
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Vibrant company culture and collaborative team environment
• Access to excellent training programs for professional development
• Free fitness center membership

This well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a high-energy Financial Analyst to support plant leadership through financial analysis, operational reporting, cost management, and process improvement initiatives. This role offers strong visibility across operations, accounting, and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, a proactive approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve in a lead role supporting the plant shop floor cost system
• Analyze financial and operational performance to support business decision-making
• Track, reconcile, and resolve accounts receivable-related issues monthly
• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries across multiple locations
• Own and execute daily operational and financial reporting systems
• Support capital appropriation processes and fixed asset accounting activities
• Analyze plant spending trends and assist in driving spend management initiatives
• Extract, analyze, and interpret data to develop operational and financial reports
• Support special projects involving financial analysis, reporting enhancements, and process development
• Assist with annual and quarterly corporate tax reporting requirements
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analytical support to finance and operational leadership
• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across finance and plant operations

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited institution required
• MBA preferred
• Prior financial experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Exposure to cost accounting principles and manufacturing operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience querying databases and working with large data sets
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Preferred Background
• Manufacturing finance, plant accounting, or operational finance environments
• Experience supporting shop floor reporting, spend management, or operational KPI reporting
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Representation/employer clarification:

Augmentis is conducting this search on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.

EEO + disclaimer

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