Industrial FP&A Analyst

We are looking for an Industrial FP& A Analyst to support financial planning and operational performance for manufacturing activities in Easton, Pennsylvania. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to turn production and cost data into practical insights that improve efficiency, margin, and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, communicates effectively with both operations and finance stakeholders, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with plant leaders, supervisors, and operational support teams to evaluate manufacturing performance and highlight opportunities to improve financial results.
• Deliver weekly and monthly analysis of production-related spending, including materials, labor, utilities, and other plant cost drivers, with clear explanations of key variances and trends.
• Monitor yield and equipment efficiency across multiple production lines, comparing results over time and translating performance gaps into measurable financial impact.
• Prepare recurring reviews for plant management that summarize operational and financial performance, major drivers, and recommended follow-up actions.
• Lead the monthly close process for plant cost centers across both manufacturing sites, ensuring expenses are recorded accurately and aligned to the appropriate categories.
• Review actual spending against budget by cost center and expense type, investigate unusual movements, and resolve allocation or posting issues as needed.
• Track cost-per-ton metrics by product grouping and assess changes that affect profitability and plant efficiency.
• Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and presentations that connect operational metrics with financial outcomes for leadership decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in plant finance, manufacturing cost analysis, or industrial FP& A within a production setting.
• Background in food and beverage or another high-volume manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to create financial reports, models, and dashboards that support operational and executive review.
• Advanced Excel skills, along with hands-on experience using ERP platforms and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Strong variance analysis and financial reporting capabilities, with the ability to identify issues and explain business impact clearly.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information effectively to non-finance partners on the production floor and in leadership meetings.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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