Financial Analyst

Company: LHH US
Location: Mc Donald
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and business-focused Financial Analyst to support a manufacturing organization through accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and proactive decision support. This role plays a critical part in optimizing plant performance, evaluating cost drivers, and providing management with actionable guidance to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance analyses, and performance dashboards for assigned manufacturing sites. Analyze plant-level results including production costs, inventory trends, standard costs, and margin performance. Support the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts in partnership with operations and leadership teams. Monitor KPIs such as labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, OEE, and overhead absorption; present findings with clear recommendations. Collaborate with plant managers and functional leaders to evaluate cost-saving opportunities and support capital investment decisions. Maintain and validate standard cost models, BOMs/routers, overhead rates, and cost allocations. Track and report program and project costs, ensuring visibility into spending vs. plan. Build financial models to support scenario planning, new product introductions, pricing strategies, and margin analysis. Support audit activities, internal controls, and ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting accuracy, and ERP system utilization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 2-7 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and plant operations. Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with major ERP systems preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven, production-focused environment. Benefits This position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health insurance options, retirement plan participation, paid time off, and additional company-provided benefits in alignment with organizational policy. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year Search managed by: Crystal Root Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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