We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations by delivering accurate cost analysis, performance reporting, and financial insight for the plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role partners closely with plant leadership and business unit stakeholders to evaluate operating results, strengthen cost controls, and support forecasting and budgeting activities. The position also contributes to month-end close, standard cost maintenance, and financial analysis that helps guide production and profitability decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, update, and monitor standard cost data for materials and labor, including the setup and maintenance of bills of materials and production routings.<br>• Investigate differences between actual and standard results by identifying cost drivers and providing clear variance analysis for plant leadership.<br>• Support month-end activities by preparing inventory-related journal entries, assisting with close processes, and validating production and cost reporting.<br>• Review labor and payroll data each week to ensure employee hours are accurately reconciled across plant and payroll records.<br>• Analyze manufacturing capacity, line utilization, and operational performance to help improve efficiency and financial outcomes.<br>• Produce recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that compare production results, material usage, labor performance, and key plant metrics.<br>• Track customer-owned inventory balances and usage patterns, and explain changes that affect consumption and cost performance.<br>• Identify and calculate special billing opportunities by compiling material and labor cost details tied to plant activity.<br>• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecasting, cost savings analysis, and financial support for new product costing across one or more sites.