We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Reading, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and delivering insights that aid strategic decision-making. This position requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and effective communication to collaborate across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct monthly reconciliation and analysis of financial data to ensure accurate reporting aligned with accounting principles.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations, highlighting trends and explaining variances in forecasts, budgets, and prior year comparisons.<br>• Collaborate with remote units to review month-end data, investigate anomalies, and ensure the accuracy of financial inputs.<br>• Develop margin analysis schedules, customer analysis reports, and SG& A schedules to facilitate comprehensive variance analysis.<br>• Support the creation of monthly finance updates, including performance metrics, bookings, backlog trends, and other key indicators.<br>• Assist in the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.<br>• Perform in-depth analysis on financial results and business indicators to identify opportunities and risks.<br>• Partner with accounting and finance teams to refine month-end reporting and forecasting activities.<br>• Offer recommendations for process improvement based on thorough reviews of current systems and workflows.<br>• Handle ad hoc financial tasks as needed to support departmental objectives.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Cressona, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support the Controller by overseeing key financial activities, including reporting, analysis, and operational insights. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making while gaining exposure to financial planning and operational processes, paving the way for future leadership within the finance department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly closing cycles to ensure accurate reflection of the plant's financial position, including profit and loss statements, capital base, and cash flow.<br>• Provide detailed financial analysis and guidance to line managers and the plant manager to support operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Lead planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities for the operation, ensuring alignment with company objectives.<br>• Monitor and enforce financial policies, practices, and procedures to maintain compliance and safeguard company assets.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller on preparing financial and manufacturing analysis for internal management and external stakeholders.<br>• Conduct variance analysis and maintain accurate inventory valuation, reconciling inventory accounts and analyzing inventory movements.<br>• Prepare and analyze monthly reports on actual performance versus budget, providing insights and recommendations.<br>• Support internal controls and audit processes to ensure compliance with financial management policies.<br>• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and provide financial data for capital appropriation requests.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial reporting and cost studies to address specific operational needs or stakeholder inquiries.
