Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will partner with and advise our manufacturing operations team on costing, financial statements, reconciliations, and inventory. This can be a hybrid role based out of our location in Brookings, SD. You should expect to work in office 1-2 days each week after training. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Reporting and analysis of financial data of manufacturing expenses and key performance indicatorsAssist in the development of annual plant budgets and monthly forecasts.Evaluate and communicate periodic actual plant results compared to budgets, forecasts and prior periods focused primarily on variance reporting, and productivity metrics.Assist in the standard cost development for new products and Cost Roll Process.Participate in the monthly and Y/E financial closing process by reviewing activity, creating journal entries, and reconciling all relevant accounts for the plant.Assist inventory team on processes and ledger movements.Assist plant leadership in reconciling daily production metrics including scrap and labor efficiencies.Coordinate with the Plant Controller to ensure proper financial reporting, SOX controls and audit support within the manufacturing site.Assist in projects pertaining to plants continuous improvement.Perform ad hoc assigned tasks, including special projects, analysis, and communication as needed to support operations.