Operations Finance Analyst at Elbit Systems of America

University of Delaware; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Virginia is seeking an Operations Finance Analyst to analyze, track, and optimize manufacturing costs within a $400M division. This role collaborates with the Operations and Supply Chain Teams, providing insights into key cost drivers to support decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 3 years of experience in a relevant role. Strong problem-solving and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify improvements.
• Maintain and review standard costs annually.
• Generate cost reports and conduct variance analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Continuous improvement mindset

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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The Operations Finance Analyst is a critical role in analyzing, tracking, and optimizing the Manufacturing related costs and profitability for the growing $400M+ Warfighter Systems division. This Finance Analyst will be an important business partner to both the Operations and Supply Chain Teams. Using data and analysis, this role provides insights into key cost drivers and supports decision-making processes. The Finance Analyst will report directly to the Cost Accounting Manager for the Warfighter Systems division in Roanoke, VA.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough analysis of manufacturing costs, including direct and indirect materials, labor, and overhead expenses
• Identify cost drivers, trends, and areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Review and update standard costs annually, ensuring alignment with current market conditions and manufacturing practices
• Oversee inventory valuation, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Monitor inventory levels, perform regular reconciliations, and identify discrepancies or variances
• Coordinate quarterly physical inventories and weekly cycle counts
• Contribute to inventory control strategies to avoid excess or obsolete inventory
• Perform monthly closing activities, journal entries and reporting as required
• Generate accurate and timely cost reports, including cost of goods sold, production costs, and variance analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA/CMA is a plus but not required
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Overall mindset of continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be able to proactively identify and implement process improvements
• Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Working knowledge of Accounting principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)