Financial Analyst

Job Purpose:The Financial Analyst will apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare comprehensive financial reports and reconciliations. This role involves managing accounting and reporting related to inventory, costing, and pricing of commercial products, as well as development and pipeline projects. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, demonstrates initiative, possesses excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs.• Communicate financial data effectively, translating it into meaningful information that supports business decision-making.• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare month-end adjusting and closing entries, account reconciliations, and year-to-date roll-forwards of activity.• Process corporate purchase orders and analyze vendor contracts and open purchasing activities.• Maintain accurate costing methodologies in both ERP and manual systems.• Ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation through maintaining a standard cost system, leading annual manufacturing cost standard updates, and analyzing variances to standard costs.• Collaborate with other departments to review open purchase orders, enabling accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals.• Reconcile general ledger accounts for all inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounts.• Interact with external auditors to ensure timely execution of audit activities.• Identify areas for process improvements, efficiencies, and establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).• Participate in the annual budgeting process, including preparation of standard costs.• Collaborate with other finance team members to support overall department goals and objectives.• Manage the purchasing function after an initial three to six-month period, which includes overseeing a Buyer.• Assist with special projects and research assignments as directed by the management team.• Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. (Required)• Experience working in the Manufacturing Industry. (Required)• Experience preparing monthly account reconciliations and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting for inventory, COGS, and variances with standard costs for internal reporting and financial audits.• Strong preference for ERP experience, particularly with Great Plains.• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.• Ability to effectively bridge communication between Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.• Strong self-management and process improvement mindset.• Team-oriented with collaborative skills.Expected Results:The Financial Analyst is expected to be a result-driven individual with sound decision-making skills, effectively managing financial data to support the company’s business objectives.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Prolonged periods of sedentary movement.• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join this dynamic team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging role with room for growth, we encourage you to apply.How To Apply? Submit Resume As Follows:JACQUELINE.COSEY@GOGPAC.COMAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.