Financial Analyst

Overview

A leading aerospace manufacturing facility located in Kinston, North Carolina, specializes in producing advanced aircraft components for commercial aircraft, including the Airbus A350 XWB. The facility employs cutting-edge technologies and skilled professionals to deliver high-quality, reliable aerostructures.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner to functional leaders at the Kinston site by providing guidance through data analysis of actual and forecasted expenditures
• Review expenses, prepare cost reports, and analyze variances exceeding budgets
• Investigate expense variances and notify controllers when costs exceed approved budgets
• Develop, implement, and update financial reporting tools to meet evolving business needs, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including financial forecasting and modeling
• Identify financial concerns, patterns, and factors to draw logical conclusions
• Ensure compliance with capital expenditure (Capex) financial processes and procedures
• Create and monitor financial KPIs related to expenses and operational performance
• Extract and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet data, maintaining accurate financial records
• Forecast operational expenses, unit costs, balance sheet accounts, and cash flow for specific work packages
• Support month-end closing activities and assist in on-site audits to ensure compliance
• Validate purchase orders in accordance with approved budgets and financial policies
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance team and organizational objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in finance and/or accounting
• Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting
• Strong understanding of income statements and balance sheets, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently develop, communicate, and recommend financial strategies
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation, including profit-sharing schemes
• Retirement savings plan and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off including personal days, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and supplemental benefit options
• Opportunities for professional development through leadership training and access to extensive e-learning resources
• Potential for accelerated career growth and international mobility within the aerospace network

Location

Kinston, North Carolina