LHH is working with a manufacturing company in the Dallas area that is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst. In this role you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance and Operations teams. This position demands a strong understanding of variance analysis (comparing actuals to prior year and budget), a proactive approach to identifying process improvements, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The analyst will be instrumental in developing robust policies and procedures for variance analysis.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct daily soft close of manufacturing expense accounts.
- Assist with month-end close processes and journal entries, understanding their impact on the General Ledger.
- Analyze variances related to manufacturing and operations, providing insights and reports.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure objectives are met.
- Support the annual corporate operational expense budgeting process and reforecasting as needed.
- Help maintain data within the ERP system and support software capability expansions.
- Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Manage the financial dimensions of the maintenance asset register.
- Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register.
- Provide analytical support to Operations for informed business decision-making.
- Research manufacturing expenses to ensure accurate timing and classification per corporate policy and US GAAP.
- Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for the annual audit.
- Coordinate contract reviews between internal stakeholders and external counsel.
- Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests promptly.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- At least five years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
- Familiarity with Power BI and Power Automate is advantageous.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas; experience with Office Scripts, VBA, and macros is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with all management levels.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Minimal out-of-state travel required for physical inventory observations and budget planning.
- Hybrid work environment with time split between remote work, the corporate office, and occasional visits to a local manufacturing facility.
If you are interested in this opportunity, or other opportunities LHH is working on, please send your resume to: ...@lhh.com