Staff Finance Analyst, Manufacturing

We are looking for a Staff Finance Analyst in Paint & Body to support Manufacturing, to deliver accurate, data-based financial information and analysis. This role will play an integral part of the Finance team that directly helps secure the success of the company. The focus of the team is to provide a high degree of financial transparency and modeling across the company and facilitate business decision coordination with all departments.

You Will:

· Lead the consolidation, analysis, and presentation of key financial data including budgets, forecasts, and actuals; perform advanced variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive performance.

· Own the financial modeling and business case development for high-value manufacturing initiatives, including capital investments and process improvement projects.

· Design and maintain profitability models and investment frameworks to evaluate capital payback periods, ROI, and scenario-based planning.

· Act as the finance lead and strategic advisor for manufacturing leadership—translating financial results into clear business recommendations and guiding decision-making.

· Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and corporate FP&A to align financial plans with operational execution.

· Lead cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, building cost-benefit analyses, and tracking savings realization.

· Develop and improve reporting processes and tools, automating where possible to streamline monthly close, forecasting, and planning activities.

· Support long-range business planning, organizational benchmarking, and key strategic initiatives across the company.

You Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

· At least 5- 7 years relevant experience in financial analysis, preferably within manufacturing or automotive industries.

· Advanced financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to distill complex data into concise insights.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and accountability for results

· Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to present financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.

· Strong working knowledge of Query tools, SQL/Python, Tableau is required