What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Lex Products LLC?
Financial Planning & Analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze business performance and identify trends impacting revenue, margins, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.
• Assist in preparation of board, lender, and management reporting packages.
• Support annual operating plan and long-range planning processes.
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances including purchase price variance (PPV), labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and production variances.
• Monitor standard costs and assist with cost roll processes.
• Evaluate inventory levels, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Analyze product profitability, customer profitability, and production efficiency.
• Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting & KPI Management
• Prepare monthly financial and operational KPI reporting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to Board of Directors
• Track and report key working capital metrics, including:
o Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
o Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)
o Inventory Days on Hand (DOH)
o Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC)
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into business performance.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.
Forecasting & Cash Flow Analysis
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze trends in receivables, payables, inventory, and operating cash flow.
• Manage 13 week cash flow forecast
• Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance requirements.
Business Partnership
• Serve as a financial business partner to manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership teams.
• Present financial results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve profitability and operational excellence.
Must be eligible to work in the US and this position requires access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 and/or may require licensure under ITAR/EAR.