The Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting both the accounting and finance functions within the BQG manufacturing facility. This position involves a 50/50 split between accounting and finance responsibilities and will report directly to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with plant leadership to drive cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory cost accounting, material and labor variances, detailed reconciliations, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with auditors during financial audits.
• Assist in the issuance of purchase orders, material receipts, and tracking accounts payable for the manufacturing site.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Develop, track, and analyze production and efficiency KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to assess cost-saving opportunities and implement actionable solutions.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with operations teams to improve financial visibility into manufacturing processes.
• Provide insights on cost drivers and profitability metrics to support plant management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in financial workflows.

SKILLS, ABILITIES and EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and present actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter. Able to function independently but collaborate with all key business partners.

Compensation

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the expected salary for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 USD.

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