Financial Operations Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

OPERATIONS FINANCE ANALYST – Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing

Our customer is a progressive and growing manufacturer in the Aerospace/Defense sector seeking a highly motivated Operations Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team. We operate in one of the most vital and fast-paced segments of today's economy.

The Operations Finance Analyst plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial data, supporting effective financial planning, analysis, and operational decision-making.

What We're Looking For:
Our ideal candidate is analytical, highly detail-oriented, and capable of processing and interpreting large volumes of data to identify trends and support strategic insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus)

· 5+ years’ experience in Accounting and Corporate Finance

· Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven, or manufacturing environment (standard costing, mfg variances, bill of material review, gross margin analysis)

· Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

· In-depth understanding of GAAP

· Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close

· FAR, DFAR Regulations is a plus but not a requirement

· Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing and logistics

· Ability to link financial outcomes with operations drivers (KPI’s, process efficiencies, etc.)

· Strategic thinking and commercial awareness

· Support for decision-making and performance improvement

· Financial Planning Software / Tools

· ERP Knowledge (Epicor/Kinetic experience a plus)

· Strong analytical skills

· Self-starter

· Deadline-Oriented and thoroughness

· Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, etc)

· Experience with ISO / AS9100 quality management systems

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Financial reporting and controls:

o Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, monthly reconciliations, end of year reporting, budgets, and forecasts.

o Close books timely, efficiently, and accurately

o Reconciliations, ERP closing, Journal Entries, Audit Support

o Inventory Control analytics and reporting

o Year-end physical inventory support

· Monitor and track production variances

o Material Usage variances

o Labor variances

o Purchase Price variances

· Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to identify and implement process improvements.

o Identify opportunities for improvements and calculate gross and net productivity

o Track and estimate site level cost savings projects

o Work with other sites to learn how to leverage capacity and capabilities within the USA production network

· Support preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

· Work cross functionally to submit weekly forecasts for the USA sites:

o Revenue & EBITDA

o Orderbook

· Assist in ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed.

o Cost reviews for new product bids

o New item Part Costing

o Become a local ERP Subject matter expert (support and resolve issues)

· Collaborate with departments to optimize financial operations and information systems.

· Other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer competitive pay commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• And more!

We're not just a staffing company--we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better—people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.

Company Description

We're not just a staffing company--we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better—people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.