Finance Specialist

Job Type / Role: FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst Industry: Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Our client is looking for an Operations Financial Analyst to support operations, finance, and other senior management team members in driving key strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing financial data for management and managing periodic reporting processes. This is a critical and highly visible finance position that provides financial consultation and leadership to key managers. Reporting to the VP of Finance with a dotted line to Operations, this role requires a collaborative cross-functional effort to drive key projects, ability to multi-task, and efficient financial planning and analysis that supports strategic business decisions. Ideally, the candidate has prior experience in a similar role in a global, multi-site manufacturing company. Support senior executives with key strategic initiatives and analysis specific to Monster's dynamic manufacturing operations
Provide financial support to Operations and partner with plant leaders to monitor detailed financial results
Educate and train plant leaders on key financial matters to drive execution and performance
Create and produce management and executive reporting including budgeting, plant P&Ls, capital planning, inventory analysis, and CAPEX
Deliver high value-added financial analyses for operations leadership to drive strategic planning and decision-making
Enhance profitability awareness across manufacturing network
Prepare presentations summarizing key findings of analyses and projects
Prepare detailed rolling quarterly and annual forecasts with input from key stakeholders and communicate implications to senior management
Lead ad-hoc projects focused on reducing costs and driving operational efficiencies
Partner with accounting and operations to assess working capital and enhance inventory control
Minimum 5–7 years' experience in financial planning & reporting
Fluency in English and Spanish required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
FP&A experience in a manufacturing environment or operations finance strongly preferred
Strong understanding of operational metrics, manufacturing variances, and inventory accounting
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with ability to manage and analyze large datasets, comfortable navigating ERP, BI, and other financial systems
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