Financial Analyst; Manufacturing or Distribution exp

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst to become a trusted business partner to the organization. The Analyst will build cross-functional collaboration across several teams to drive sustainable profitable growth and informed decision making. They will assist with the overall growth through excellence in planning, forecasting, & reporting, and provide financial strategic support to management including preparing financial presentations, financial analysis, and other projects requested by management.

Must have manufacturing or distribution experience.

• Location:
  
  Onsite four days per week in Peabody, MA 01960
• Sponsorship:
  No sponsorship (US Citizen or Green Card holder)
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of FP&A experience

• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Contributing toward annual budgeting and monthly closing process
• Performing quarterly forecast models and consolidation
• Conduct monthly budget vs. actual / forecast analysis. Management reporting and analytics
• Partner closely with Operations and Sales teams to provide accurate financial reporting, performance analysis, and recommendations to improve efficiency and drive growth
• Provide insights to all areas of the business using analytics and benchmarking
• Produce ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and drive executive decision-making
• Develop, produce, and track key metrics and other financial indicators through automated processes and KPI dashboards

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with 3-5+ years of FP&A experience; senior title may be considered based on experience
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable and motivated to grow
• Creative, innovative, organized, multi-tasking, and detail oriented
• High proficiency with the use of MS Office, especially Excel and Power-Point
• Ability to learn new concepts and tasks quickly, work under pressure, and meet deadline requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Planful/Host Analytics or equivalent FP&A solution a plus
• Familiarity with Net Suite or other enterprise ERP systems a plus

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance

• Manufacturing