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Lead Financial Analyst – Manufacturing
Arclin is seeking a skilled Lead Financial Analyst – Manufacturing to join our 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.
- Own the forecasting and 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:
- Eight (8) years of analytical experience in a manufacturing environment; cost accounting and analytics experience strongly preferred
- Strong 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