Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A & Manufacturing Analytics

Kinetic Engine Systems

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst in Phoenix, AZ to strengthen the company’s financial reporting processes and support accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. You will partner with the Controller and leadership to deliver accurate information and drive strategic decisions across the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/FP&A, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with Epicor/Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or corporate finance.
Strong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred), Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
Experience with treasury management, cash forecasting, AP/AR processes, and fixed assets is preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the monthly financial reporting package, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results, identify key variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods, and communicate findings to management.
Assist with the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
Support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning through trend analysis, financial modeling, and reporting.
Monitor cash flow, working capital, operating expenses, and key financial metrics, including maintaining a 13-week cash flow forecast.
Prepare weekly financial and operational reports for senior leadership, including overhead, inventory, absorption, scrap, and other manufacturing performance metrics.
Partner with operations and business leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve financial performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain fixed asset accounting and assist with inventory accounting, including planning and coordinating annual physical inventories.
Support internal and external audits, tax reporting requirements, and compliance initiatives.
Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, vendor onboarding, credit card administration, and treasury functions, including AR factoring and banking transactions. Including foreign exchange hedging and spot transactions.
Maintain financial data integrity within ERP and financial systems while identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and efficiencies.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and presentations to support business decisions.
Travel to the company's Mexico operations approximately 10-15% as business needs require.
Comply with all ITAR requirements and company policies.