Plant-Floor Financial Analyst - Impactful Analytics & Growth

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 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.