Senior Financial Analyst

Precision Castparts; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in South Carolina seeks a finance professional to lead forecasting, planning, and project analysis for the Grafton Plant. You will interpret daily, weekly, and monthly financials to support business decisions and drive accuracy in reporting.

The role requires 5–10 years of business experience in manufacturing, with strong analytical ability and ERP system proficiency. MBA is preferred and collaboration with executive leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 5–10 years of business experience in a manufacturing environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and analyze financial results (actuals, plans, forecasts) to support management decisions.
• Lead forecasting, planning, and project analysis in collaboration with plant leadership.
• Prepare and update forecast files and standard financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, Cash Flow).
• Support external reporting and internal controls with timely, accurate analyses and issue flagging.
• Analyze capital expenditures and other investments; provide decision support for special projects.

Skills

Analytical ability

Presentation skills

Business judgment

Education

B.S. Accounting or Finance

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Purpose

Responsible for understanding and interpreting Grafton Plant financial information and analysis, including actuals, plans, forecasts, and capital analysis. Take lead role in forecasting, planning, and project analysis. Assist with monthly closing, preperation of financial reports to Corporate and Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Analysis and forecasting of financial results:
• Responsible for understanding and interpreting financial info, including daily, weekly, and monthly actuals, plans, forecasts, investment analysis, in support of business management and decision-making.
• Take primary responsibility for forecasting, working with the GM and Executive Team to understand and quantify business issues and their impact on future results.
• Prepare and Update forecast files.
• Support PCC management and external reporting processes by providing input to, and helping to ensure the integrity of, financial reports and analysis, and by promptly disclosing issues and exposures.
• Coordination of financial support to the Executive team (Sales, planning, purchasing, engineering, etc).
• Preparation and analysis of standard PCC Financial Reports:
• Monthly and Quarterly Operating Packages,
• Quarterly Financial Package, Daily/Weekly/Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.
• Investment / decision support analysis:
• Analyze capital expenditures and other investment decisions being considered by Plant management.
• Provide decision support for special projects such as departmental subcontracting, reorganizations, customer contracts, etc.
• Work closely with Plant management to identify key risks and alternatives.

Requirements

• B.S. Accounting or Finance
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 5-10 years business experience.
• This position requires exceptional analytical ability, sound business judgment, and effective presentation and communication skills.

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• 5-10 years business experience, preferably in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Knowledge and Understanding of Standard Costing System.
• Experience in using mid-to-size ERP Systems.
• Exposure to SOX in a public company environment
• Exposure to modern manufacturing tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc).