Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Financial Analyst partners with the Plant Controller to support core financial processes, analyze financial performance, and collaborate with plant operations staff. This role provides hands-on experience across accounting, reporting, and operations while building a strong understanding of how financial results connect to day-to-day business activity.

This position is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated to learn and grow within a plant finance environment.

Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Support plant financial operations, including payroll, purchasing, freight, and general ledger accounting.
• Contribute to the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Manage weekly payroll processing for hourly employees, ensuring accuracy through review and coordination with supervisors and Human Resources.
• Partner with plant staff to ensure accurate accounting for purchase requisitions.
• Prepare and analyze daily and weekly operational, labor efficiency, and sales reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable activity; investigate and resolve discrepancies, including goods receipt/invoice receipt balances.
• Support capital project tracking and fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with inventory controls, including physical inventory and ongoing analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and understand underlying processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and advanced analysis functions preferred).
• Experience with SAP, HFM, or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or the automotive industry is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Relocation Assistance is being offered

Primary Location: Normal, IL

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this description.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal