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Financial Analyst

CFS

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    This role will partner closely with operations, supply chain, production, and leadership teams to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve profitability, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, OH
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with operations, supply chain, production, and leadership teams to analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, improve profitability, and support strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.


    Key Responsibilities


    Financial Planning & Analysis



    • Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

    • Analyze monthly financial results and explain variances between actual, budgeted, and forecasted performance.

    • Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions and capital investment opportunities.

    • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.


    Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis



    • Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and inventory.

    • Evaluate production efficiency, yield, scrap, and utilization metrics.

    • Support standard cost development and maintenance.

    • Analyze product profitability and recommend opportunities for margin improvement.

    • Partner with operations teams to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives.


    Reporting & Business Intelligence



    • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and operational reports for management.

    • Develop dashboards and KPIs to track manufacturing performance.

    • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by leadership.

    • Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial reporting systems.


    Operational Support



    • Collaborate with production, procurement, supply chain, and engineering teams to evaluate operational performance.

    • Support inventory management initiatives through analysis of inventory turns, obsolescence, and carrying costs.

    • Assist in evaluating new product launches, pricing strategies, and capital expenditures.

    • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and profitability.


    Qualifications



    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.

    • MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred.

    • 2–5 years of financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance experience preferred.

    • Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

    • Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.

    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

    • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

    • Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL preferred.

    • Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

    • Ability to interpret large data sets and provide actionable recommendations.

    • High attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Strong organizational and time management skills.

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.



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    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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