Junior Financial Operations Analyst

About This Opportunity

The Junior Financial Operations Analyst will support the Operations and Divisional Control team by performing general accounting and financial analysis. This role is inherently cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with various departments including sales, design, planning, sourcing, production, engineering, manufacturing, and corporate accounting. The analyst will play a key part in supporting strategic business decisions through accurate financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in sourcing discussions and assist with price negotiations.
• Compile and reconcile product costing data.
• Manage and update financial matrices, including raw material pricing, purchasing records, and expense tracking.
• Provide analytical support to senior management for informed pricing and strategic business decisions.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and expenses, investigating any discrepancies.
• Generate various reports, such as sales/shipping forecasts, inventory analysis, and production allocation summaries.
• Support operational oversight and facilitate issue resolution between production teams and manufacturing partners.
• Conduct audits and approve travel and expense reports.

Qualifications

• Possess 0 to 3 years of experience in operations, finance, or accounting.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, suitable for interacting with executive leadership and supply chain partners.
• Exhibit strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Showcase strategic thinking and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Maintain strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization abilities.
• Be a collaborative team player while also capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF.
• Familiarity with Simparel and/or PLM systems is advantageous.
• Hold a 4-year college degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually.