Robert Half is hiring: Financial Analyst in Little Rock

We are on the lookout for a Financial Analyst to join our client's growing team based in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a Financial Analyst, you will be a key player in our operations team, performing various financial analysis tasks related to operational performance. This role involves supporting the management team in controlling expenditures, analyzing costs, and developing business plans for equipment acquisition. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, resolving customer inquiries, and monitoring customer accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Play an integral part in the operations team, attending meetings to monitor operations.

• Analyze direct and indirect costs related to operations and inventory levels to optimize inventories.

• Evaluate key performance indicators to quickly identify opportunities and risks.

• Support the operations management team in controlling expenditures and explaining budget variances.

• Assist in the development of business plans related to the acquisition of production equipment, monitoring of capital expenditures, and explanation of budget variances.

• Support month-end and year-end close procedures.

• Participate in the budget process, supporting directors/managers in the preparation of their respective budgets.

• Analyze variances related to standard cost and process variance allocation during month-end close.

• Act as the key contact for employees on site regarding payroll and liaise directly with the Payroll Team.

• Take charge of accounting for government incentives and leading the annual inventory count for the site.

• Participate in the implementation of SAP & Payroll for the Plant.

• Support the CFO in any specific request related to the Little Rock Plant.

• Ensure the application of the company's internal controls and suggest improvements as needed.

• Holds expertise in analyzing financial statements and conducting financial analysis

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of month end close processes, cost analysis, KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics

• Capable of analyzing variance in financial data and conducting cost variance analysis

• 5+ years experience in finance and accounting in a manufacturing industry