Financial Analyst I

Finance Analyst I - Operations Finance (Hybrid)

Location:

Carlisle Construction Materials Headquarters

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Launch Your Finance Career with a Global Manufacturing Leader

At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we're helping shape the future of the building industry through innovative, sustainable roofing, insulation, and waterproofing solutions. As part of a global organization with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact.

We're seeking a Finance Analyst I - Operations Finance to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis.

In this role, you'll partner with plant leadership, operations teams, and business unit finance leaders to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and help drive business results. While primarily office-based, you'll also have opportunities to visit manufacturing facilities to better understand operations and the financial drivers behind plant performance.

Why Join Carlisle?

* Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

* Exposure to manufacturing operations and business leadership

* Career development opportunities within a global organization

* Tuition assistance and professional growth programs

* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

* Collaborative culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and employee success

What You'll Do

Support Plant Finance & Operations

* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly plant performance reports, KPI scorecards, and variance analyses

* Analyze manufacturing cost trends, including material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, and yield

* Support plant leadership and the Polyiso Business Unit Controller with financial insights and performance analysis

* Participate in plant visits to better understand operations, production processes, and cost drivers

Contribute to Product Costing

* Assist with maintaining and validating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, and overhead rates

* Support annual standard cost updates and cost roll activities

* Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement teams on raw material cost analysis, freight costs, and tariff impacts

* Analyze and explain cost variances, including price, usage, and efficiency differences

Financial Planning & Analysis

* Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes

* Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities

* Perform ad hoc analysis to identify business opportunities and operational improvements

* Maintain financial models used for production planning and scenario analysis

Compliance & Controls

* Support SOX compliance activities, documentation, and testing

* Assist with inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventories

* Help ensure financial data accuracy and adherence to company policies

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented individual who is curious about how businesses operate and enjoys solving problems using data.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

* 0-2 years of finance or accounting experience

* Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and working with large datasets

* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

* Manufacturing, cost accounting, or operations finance experience

* Exposure to standard costing and variance analysis

* Experience with SAP or other ERP systems

* Power BI or data visualization experience

* Experience preparing presentations and business reports for leadership teams

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates will quickly become trusted business partners by providing accurate analysis, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and helping operational leaders make informed decisions. You'll gain valuable exposure to manufacturing finance while building the skills needed for future growth opportunities within Carlisle.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

* Start with Safety

* Focus on Customers

* Act with Integrity

* Pursue Excellence

* Better Every Day

* Drive Innovation

* Deliver Results

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career, gain exposure to manufacturing operations, and make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow your future with Carlisle Construction Materials.

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