Senior Financial Analyst

Columbus Mckinnon - Hartland, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartland, WI

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst at Columbus McKinnon Corporation is responsible for managing and analyzing project and product costs, including job costing, inventory valuation, and month-end closing functions. This role provides critical financial insights to support operations, manufacturing processes, and pricing decisions, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and product cost environments, including part and job costing, and oversee job and product cost data management.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including product line and project margin analysis, inventory calculations, and month-end cost of sales.
• Provide accurate cost data and financial insights to operations groups, and support decision-making with detailed product costing information for margin analysis and pricing decisions.
• Ensure the integrity of monthly inventory valuations and cost of sales determinations and verify cycle counting accuracy.
• Utilize advanced reporting and query tools for management reporting, problem-solving, and maintaining and enhancing cost applications across all operating units.
• Safeguard inventory valuation through annual physical inventory coordination and ongoing monitoring and assess and calculate obsolete and excess inventory periodically.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including manufacturing plans and cost setting, and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee capital asset management, including FAS maintenance and internal project tracking, and support year-end audit processes and other financial reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred, or a Bachelor's degree in business with 3+ years' experience in accounting and finance.
• CPA or CMA, preferred.
• 3+ years' related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, provide actionable insights, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Proficiency in professional communication, building effective relationships, and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects, time, and resources to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Advanced skills in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, proactively identify issues, and implement effective solutions while maintaining high ethical standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities