Manufacturing Finance Analyst

Manufacturing Finance Analyst

Weir ESCO, Portland, OR (Onsite)

Purpose of Role:
The Manufacturing Finance Analyst is a crucial member of the Portland plant management team. This role reports to divisional finance directly and has a dotted line to the Site Manager to support achieving the plant’s performance objectives.

• Financial Business Partner: Work closely with Site Manager and operation leadership, provide analysis, participate in setting up targets and incentives that link financial reports to business strategies. Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all other department managers and their teams. Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance. Coach and promote a cost‑conscious culture.
• Reporting, Forecasting & Planning: Responsible for high‑quality reporting and planning, including daily and weekly key financial metrics reporting and projections. Coordinate review meetings with the management team; provide efficient standard reporting and what‑if / ad‑hoc analysis for management reporting purposes. Independently perform the month‑end close within a strict timeline, with remote support from divisional financial and Weir Business Services (WBS). Facilitate on‑site discussions so that quarterly forecast updates and the annual budget are completed promptly, including meaningful targets and incentives established by the team.
• Inventory & Costing: Set standard cost rates annually based on a high‑quality budget; review BOM and Routing with the production team. Ensure Oracle standard costs are accurate and up to date; investigate system issues and resolve root causes through teamwork and coordination with related resources. Work with Divisional Finance, local Supply Chain, HR, and Production Scheduling teams to monitor, track and improve inventory management, including RMI, WIP, FGI, and store inventories (maintenance spare parts).
• Technology: Utilize technology (Oracle, Data warehouse query, Power BI, One Stream) to collect data. Gain a robust understanding of the operation process by regularly visiting the shop floor, interviewing frontline workers, and participating in on‑site Kaizen projects to learn the business drivers behind the financial numbers.
• Process Improvement: Find opportunities to improve current processes through resolving ad‑hoc issues, documenting controls, revising processes and procedures related to manufacturing accounting, and ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100 % commitment to zero‑harm behaviors in support of our drive toward developing a world‑class safety culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a closely related field required; CMA or MBA is a plus, but not required.
• At least 2 years financial analysis experience or 3 + years of public accounting experience working with manufacturing clients considered equivalent.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle, Power BI and One Stream is a plus.
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.