Financial Analyst

Job Description

Financial Analyst | MacLean-Fogg

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MacLean-Fogg. MacLean-Fogg is a manufacturing organization that builds specialized components, serving various industries. The Financial Analyst provides crucial financial insight, analysis, and decision support across the organization, directly impacting strategic financial planning. This role is essential for driving profitability and efficiency within the company through data-driven recommendations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Sterling, IL

• Mission: Drive profitability and efficiency within the company through financial insight and analysis.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including detailed variance and trend analysis, along with key financial metrics.
• Financial Modeling: Develop comprehensive financial models to support critical budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and meticulously analyze financial performance against established budgets and forecasts, identifying critical trends and areas requiring attention.
• Strategic Support: Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to inform and support key business decisions, covering product line profitability, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency projects.
• Operational Insight: Provide essential decision support to various functional areas, including manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain, enhancing operational effectiveness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree. Career level: Early Career. Core domain: Financial analysis.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience specifically in financial analysis. Practical experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Financial modeling, Variance analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Data analysis, Financial reporting, Decision support.
• Bonus: CPA, CMA, or another related professional certification.