Financial Analyst – Manufacturing

Job Description

Financial Analyst – Manufacturing | Harley-Davidson Motor Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, located in York, PA. In 1903, four young men ignited a cultural wildfire that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world, defining motorcycle culture and evoking soul-stirring emotion in every product and experience. The York Vehicle Operations facility is a critical final assembly plant where employees also perform fabrication, welding, polishing, and painting, producing a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. As a Financial Analyst – Manufacturing, you will provide essential financial guidance, direction, and analytical support to this key manufacturing plant, directly contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of Harley-Davidson’s vehicle production.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person York, PA
• Pay: $65700–$98400 yearly
• Team: Individual contributor; no direct reports
• Mission: To provide essential financial guidance, direction, and comprehensive analytical support to the York Vehicle Operations Plant, ensuring sound financial management and informing strategic decisions.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheets, Accounting Systems, SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Guidance: Provide comprehensive financial guidance, direction, and analytical support specifically tailored for the York Vehicle Operations Plant, offering insights and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Budget and Forecast Management: Coordinate the complete development and assist in the preparation of all revenue, cost of sales, expense, capital, and headcount budgets and forecasts, adhering to the established financial planning calendar.
• Month-End Reporting & Analysis: Execute critical month-end financial activities such as recording journal entries and accruals, ensuring all expenses are accurately recorded in the month incurred, distributing departmental performance reports, and meticulously analyzing spending variances to identify discrepancies.
• Performance Analysis & Recommendations: Conduct thorough financial analysis, review revenue, margin, and expense variances, and provide actionable recommendations for corrective actions to maintain financial targets and improve plant performance.
• Departmental Financial Support: Offer dedicated financial management assistance to directors and managers for their departmental expenses and actively participate in special financial projects as they arise.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A High School Diploma or Equivalent is also required. A CPA or equivalent certification is desired for this professional finance role.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of related experience is typically required. Candidates must demonstrate competency in utilizing spreadsheets and accounting systems effectively for the purpose of financial analysis and modeling.
• Skills: Essential skills include strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to communicate effectively with all levels of management. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, a self-starter who continuously looks for process improvements, possess a strong attention to detail while also maintaining a broader analytical perspective, and demonstrate excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Bonus: Prior experience with SAP is considered a valuable plus for this position.