Financial Analyst (Manufacturing)

Copeland is seeking a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing operations in Rushville, Indiana on a hybrid schedule. In this role, you will turn financial data into decision-ready insights by supporting budgeting and forecasting, partnering with manufacturing stakeholders, and contributing to close and cost accounting activities.

You will help drive month-end reporting quality and operational execution through financial analysis, inventory reconciliation, and performance reporting, while also improving reporting processes with analytical tools and models.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and analyze financial reports and data to support monthly business reviews and process improvement initiatives.
• Support annual budgeting, annual standard cost updates, and monthly forecasts.
• Perform weekly and monthly financial close activities.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting that supports manufacturing planning and day-to-day operations.
• Build analytical tools and models to support business decision-making.
• Lead cost and general ledger accounting support during month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, operational reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
• Complete inventory reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, production control, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop business case assumptions and supporting financial analyses.
• Deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial insights to department leaders for operational execution.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Support a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, learning, and quality.
• Promote and practice safe work habits in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related accounting experience).
• Minimum 3 years of financial analysis experience.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including linked spreadsheets, data downloads, complex formulas, and pivot tables.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple systems.
• Financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• CPA and/or MBA.
• 3 to 5 years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of cost accounting theories and practices.
• Experience using Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, inventory analysis, and cost accounting activities.
• Experience working with multiple databases and large data sets.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) and more
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave

Work Authorization

• Copeland will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future.
• Individuals needing sponsorship, including those with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Copeland is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.