Financial Analyst

Our client, a leader in energy technology, is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team in Fairfield, OH!

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
**This is a 3-month W2 contract with benefits and potential extension**
The Finance Analyst will support plant financial operations by preparing manufacturing cost reports, analyzing inventory and material usage, and identifying key drivers impacting financial performance. This role will work closely with the Plant Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights to support operational and financial decisions.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare recurring financial reports covering work-in-progress (WIP), inventory transactions, material usage variances, purchase price variance (PPV), and plant P&L.Perform cost accounting and financial analysis to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and explain changes in plant performance.Prepare Analysis of Change (AOC) reports to explain period-over-period financial movements and cost drivers.Analyze inventory, material usage, and transactional data to identify anomalies and support accurate financial reporting.Utilize Excel and ERP reporting tools to reconcile data, analyze financial results, and improve reporting accuracy.Support month-end reporting deadlines, including occasional Saturday work for 1–2 days during month-end as needed.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Approximately 2–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or data analysis; manufacturing or plant finance experience is preferred.Understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, PPV, and material usage variances.Experience working with ERP data and reconciling information across multiple sources.Experience with Oracle ERP, particularly costing, inventory, and subledger reporting.Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or reporting automation tools.Experience in engineer-to-order or project-based manufacturing environments.Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. xzbcwsv Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.