Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst – Manufacturing at Arclin Amines

Arclin is seeking a skilled Lead Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in Alpharetta, GA. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership to drive manufacturing performance.

• Develop and utilize clear, concise dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights and key messages for stakeholders.
• Own the forecasting and annual budgeting process across all manufacturing facilities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor facility cost savings initiatives and ensure that current and future year pipelines meet or exceed expectations.
• Partner closely with Plant Managers to develop and implement strategies aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and profitability.
• Provide financial and operational analysis to support the manufacturing team in driving data-driven decisions.
• Conduct standard cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities, collaborating with Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate and consistent cost allocation.
• Maintain system requirements and data integrity to support product costing, including the development and maintenance of labor and machine rates.
• Develop and track key performance metrics for major cost drivers to improve visibility and accountability.
• Communicate and educate internal and external stakeholders on cost structures, financial insights, and business impacts.

• Eight (8) years of analytical experience in a manufacturing environment; cost accounting and analytics experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and experience with manufacturing cost analysis.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with cost optimization initiatives and productivity improvement programs.
• Exposure to multi-site manufacturing environments or network-level financial support.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management and cost accounting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision and accurately determine deadlines.
• Primarily working in an office environment; limited travel to locations in Canada and the US.

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