What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Minnesota Trailer Operations?
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Analyst supports financial planning, reporting, and analysis across North American manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Plant Controllers, operations leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong cost controls, and provide insights that drive business performance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for Plant Controllers
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of manufacturing variance accounts during month-end close
- Analyze bill of materials (BOM) and work orders; track and explain cost variances
- Support labor reporting and workforce cost analysis across multiple plants
- Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within manufacturing sites
- Assist with inventory management, including excess and obsolete analysis, reserve calculations, and disposition planning
- Partner with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to review Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
- Prepare month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements related to manufacturing operations
- Record and validate inventory transactions across North American facilities
- Develop and analyze labor and overhead rates (bi-annually or as needed)
- Monitor and explain monthly trends, spending patterns, and operational variances by plant
- Support quoting and product costing activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and cost transparency
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Plant Controllers
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in accounting or finance; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and accounting software
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong skills across Microsoft Office Suite
- CPA or progress toward certification is a plus
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites
What Success Looks Like
- Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting that supports decision-making
- Identifies cost drivers and provides actionable insights to operations teams
- Builds strong partnerships with Plant Controllers and manufacturing leadership
- Contributes to process improvements and increased financial transparency