Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and cost analysis activities for a manufacturing environment in Melville, New York. This Contract position will focus on delivering timely performance insights, evaluating spending patterns, and helping business leaders make informed decisions around pricing, budgeting, and operating costs. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and experience interpreting financial results across monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports that compare actual performance against budget, forecast, and prior period results, highlighting meaningful variances and trends.

• Track changes in material, labor, freight, and overhead expenses to uncover cost drivers and support operational decision-making.

• Evaluate profitability by product and customer segment to provide insight for pricing strategies and margin improvement efforts.

• Review submitted invoices to confirm charges align with approved budgets and expected spend levels.

• Perform invoice reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records are accurate and complete.

• Support month-end close activities by validating vendor expenses, reconciling accounts, and helping maintain reporting accuracy.

• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to present clear analysis that supports cost control and business planning.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing or product-based environment.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience performing variance analysis across budgets, forecasts, and historical results.
• Ability to analyze cost trends across materials, labor, freight, and overhead categories.
• Experience reviewing invoices, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting month-end financial processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for translating financial data into actionable business insights.

Compensation

$20.00-$22.00 Hourly

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