Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

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The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe
- Sub Com has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the Sub Com team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), Sub Com has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview The Manufacturing Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis activities for OTS Manufacturing Operations. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations Leadership to provide financial analysis, operational insight, and decision support that improve business performance.

A key focus of this position is developing a thorough understanding of manufacturing operations and the financial drivers that impact margin, inventory, productivity, and operational performance. The Financial Analyst will utilize analytical tools to support forecasting, budgeting, operational analysis, inventory management, and business decision-making while ensuring financial information is accurate, actionable, and effectively communicated throughout the organization.

This position will report to the Assistant Manufacturing Controller.

Responsibilities Develop an understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow to strengthen financial analysis and business recommendations.

Conduct forecast vs. actual variance analysis, bridging from forecast to actuals with rationale.

Support operational initiatives through financial modeling and analysis.

Develop and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and analytical tools supporting Manufacturing Operations.

Audit financial reports, dashboards, and KPI reporting to ensure consistency with ERP data and financial reporting.

Investigate data discrepancies and work with cross-functional teams to resolve reporting issues.

Participate in ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and business intelligence initiatives.

Build collaborative relationships across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.

Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Translate financial data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.

Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with Sub Com policies, procedures, and core values.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
3-5 years of relevant work experience required, Manufacturing or Operations experience preferred.

Demonstrates strong analytical skills

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Articulates thoughts ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel,…