Senior Financial Analyst — Manufacturing Cost & Forecasting

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition is seeking a Financial Analyst II in Independence, MO to lead monthly forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

The role partners with production, finance and operations to analyze production cost trends and provide insights for business decisions, with a focus on close processes, inventory control and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance; manufacturing/defense preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; FAR/DFARS/CAS preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP cost-reporting tools; Deltek Costpoint and Cognos desired.
• Analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills; effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• U.S. Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting/budgeting process.
• Build and maintain forecasting models and reporting tools.
• Support annual strategic planning.
• Perform timely financial analysis to identify adjustments for GAAP integrity.
• Provide actionable insights to management from financial/operational data.
• Address data accuracy issues and assist audit responses (DCAA, local gov).
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS and government contractor rules.
• Assist in other analyses and reporting requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cognos

Excel (Advanced)

ERP Systems

Job description

Winchester Ammunition is seeking a Financial Analyst II in Independence, MO to lead monthly forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

The role partners with production, finance and operations to analyze production cost trends and provide insights for business decisions, with a focus on close processes, inventory control and variance analysis.