Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support informed decision-making through detailed financial evaluation, pricing insight, and operational reporting. This role partners with teams across the business in Lincolnton, North Carolina to translate data into practical recommendations that strengthen profitability, budgeting, and inventory performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound business judgment, and a solid foundation in financial modeling and variance analysis.

Responsibilities:
• Perform detailed reviews of financial results, including cash movement, income statement performance, and cost trends, to guide business planning and day-to-day decisions.
• Partner with commercial stakeholders to assess product costs, evaluate margins, and support pricing decisions that align with profitability goals.
• Maintain cost center analysis by calculating rates within internal systems, investigating variances, and recommending improvements to financial performance.
• Complete monthly inventory valuation activities, examine discrepancies, and highlight inventory gains, losses, or shortages to improve control processes.
• Assist with quarterly and annual physical inventory counts to help maintain accurate records and support audit preparedness.
• Evaluate sales activity, customer demand patterns, and market information to identify trends and provide pricing and profitability recommendations.
• Build and enhance advanced Excel-based reporting tools, using pivot tables and complex formulas to streamline analysis and management reporting.
• Work with cross-functional teams to collect, verify, and consolidate data used for forecasts, budgets, and performance measurement.
• Prepare recurring management reports, support profit and loss forecasting, and contribute to the annual budgeting process and long-range planning initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards and internal controls while analyzing waste-related data to identify cost reduction and operational efficiency opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or a closely related finance role.
• Demonstrated strength in financial modeling, ad hoc analysis, and variance investigation.
• Experience supporting inventory analysis, inventory valuation, and cost-focused reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis techniques for reporting and decision support.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and convert findings into clear business recommendations.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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