Operations Analyst - Data-Driven Finance & Inventory

Bernard Nickels & Associates; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst to support production finance, inventory control, billing reconciliation, operational reporting, and compliance activities. This onsite role collaborates with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and other internal teams to ensure accurate data and efficient processes.

The position involves reconciliation of multiple data streams, preparing daily KPI reports, maintaining Power BI dashboards, and supporting budgeting,

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, financial analysis, inventory control, manufacturing administration, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience reconciling financial, inventory, billing, production, or operational data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing reports and tracking operational metrics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently on routine issues while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile production, inventory, billing, and operational data.
• Prepare and distribute daily production and KPI reports.
• Maintain pricing information and support monthly billing processes.
• Reconcile floor, work-in-progress, and finished-goods inventory.
• Upload and maintain operational data within Power BI.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and capital expense tracking.
• Support invoice review, coding, month-end accruals, and purchase-order reviews.
• Track overseas shipments from origin through delivery.
• Maintain required SOX and operational documentation.
• Support inventory cycle counts and contract administration.
• Review operational reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Commercial, suppliers, and customers.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.
• Support additional operational and financial projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Billing systems

Job description

Bernard Nickels & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst to support production finance, inventory control, billing reconciliation, operational reporting, and compliance activities. This onsite role collaborates with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and other internal teams to ensure accurate data and efficient processes.

The position involves reconciliation of multiple data streams, preparing daily KPI reports, maintaining Power BI dashboards, and supporting budgeting,