We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing team in the outer Charlotte area, in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning financial and operational data into clear business insights that support planning, profitability, and performance improvement. The position will partner with teams across the organization to strengthen reporting, evaluate cost drivers, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed financial reviews to evaluate cash movement, operating results, and cost trends, then translate findings into practical recommendations for business leaders.
- Partner with sales and operational stakeholders to maintain accurate product costing, assess margins, and support pricing decisions that improve profitability.
- Monitor cost center performance by calculating rates, investigating variances, and recommending adjustments that enhance financial efficiency.
- Complete recurring inventory valuation work, reconcile discrepancies, and analyze shortages, overages, and losses to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end physical inventory activities to support accurate records and audit preparedness.
- Study sales results, customer buying patterns, and market indicators to identify trends and provide input on pricing and revenue strategies.
- Build and refine Excel-based reporting tools using pivot tables, lookup functions, and advanced formulas to streamline analysis and reporting.
- Work with cross-functional teams to collect, verify, and consolidate data used for forecasts, budgets, management reporting, and performance measurement.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, profit and loss projections, and forward-looking models that support annual budgeting and strategic planning.
- Review waste-related metrics and compliance-related financial processes, offering recommendations that reduce cost and support strong internal controls.
- 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a closely related finance role.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar software systems a plus.
- Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statement review.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory-related analysis, including reconciliations, valuations, and cycle count support.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas for reporting and data analysis.
- Ability to create financial models and perform ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Experience validating and organizing large data sets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with annual reporting, audit support, and internal control or compliance-oriented financial processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
