Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Finance
Arclin is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Finance to join our Operations Finance team in Alpharetta, GA . In this role, you will partner with plant leadership to drive manufacturing performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven finance professional with a strong cost accounting background who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. If you’re passionate about turning data into action and shaping operational strategy, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and utilize clear, concise dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights and key messages for stakeholders.
- Support forecasting and the annual budgeting process across all manufacturing facilities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor facility cost savings initiatives and ensure that current and future year pipelines meet or exceed expectations.
- Partner closely with Plant Managers to develop and implement strategies aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and profitability.
- Provide financial and operational analysis to support the manufacturing team in driving data-driven decisions.
- Conduct standard cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities, collaborating with Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate and consistent cost allocation.
- Maintain system requirements and data integrity to support product costing, including the development and maintenance of labor and machine rates.
- Develop and track key performance metrics for major cost drivers to improve visibility and accountability.
- Communicate and educate internal and external stakeholders on cost structures, financial insights, and business impacts.
Job Qualifications :
Five (5) years of analytical experience in a manufacturing environment; cost accounting and analytics experience strongly preferredStrong understanding of cost accounting and experience with manufacturing cost analysis.Experience in Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies.Familiarity with cost optimization initiatives and productivity improvement programs.Exposure to multi-site manufacturing environments or network-level financial support.Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in financial management and cost accounting.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.Ability to prioritize and work independently on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to accurately determine deadlines.Primarily working in an office environment; limited travel to locations in Canada and the US