Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Plant Finance Full-Time | Permanent

Location:

Ennis, Texas

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Analyst to support plant finance operations at its Ennis facility. This role will partner closely with plant leadership and finance teams to provide reporting, operational analysis, forecasting support, and financial insights that drive business performance.

The successful candidate will thrive in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and enjoy working closely with operational teams to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and overall plant performance.

• Opportunity to work directly with plant operations and leadership
• Exposure to large‑scale manufacturing finance and operational analysis
• Strong growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and team‑oriented environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Support month‑end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, inventory support, and variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports and operating statements with supporting analysis
• Assist with product costing and manufacturing cost reporting
• Validate BOMs and raw material usage to ensure cost accuracy

• Partner with operations leaders to provide actionable financial insights
• Analyze production data, scrap, yields, and operational performance metrics
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting to support decision‑making
• Monitor plant process compliance and identify operational improvement opportunities

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with variance analysis and performance tracking
• Provide analysis on operational drivers impacting financial results

• Participate in special projects and cross‑functional initiatives
• Support process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Develop expertise in manufacturing finance and plant operations

• 3–5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of cost accounting and budgeting principles
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• ERP system experience required; JDE experience considered an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively across finance and operations teams
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• CPA/CMA designation in progress or completed
• MBA or advanced business education
• Experience supporting plant operations within a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline
• Understanding of IFRS and/or GAAP principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities