Financial Analyst - Union City CA - On Site

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Summary
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a leading organization's Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) team at the Union City facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to provide critical financial support to manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting cost analysis, and partnering with site operations to drive financial performance and compliance.
Location: Union City, California
Department: Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) - Diagnostics Platform Finance
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Compensation: $38.00 - $40.00 Depending on Experience
Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Diagnostics Platform Finance team, providing financial support to the Union City manufacturing site.
• Month-End Close Activities:
  • Perform full month-end closing process for the Union City site, including:
    • Manufacturing variance analysis (MUV, PPV, Volume, Spending)
    • Journal entry preparation and posting
    • Accrual calculations
    • Management reporting generation
    • Account reconciliations
  • Collaborate with site operations and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare and submit the Monthly Operations Summary Report, including commentary on variances and collection of explanations from plant-level resources.
• Partner with Site Operations Teams to resolve issues discovered during closing and maintain timely, accurate reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Support annual budget cycle and assist in generating product costs.
  • Provide SAP-based reports to operations leaders for labor and material planning.
  • Analyze product cost variances and identify key cost drivers during budget preparation.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and support internal/external audits.
• Calculate costs for new manufactured items and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile manufacturing accounts daily to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor production cost drivers and communicate trends to site leadership.
• Generate and distribute SAP-based financial reports for operational decision-making.
• Respond to inquiries from plant managers and operations teams regarding cost variances.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals for ongoing transactions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Business discipline required
• MBA or Master's degree in a business-related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing finance or cost accounting environment
• Product costing experience strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong plant cost accounting/manufacturing accounting expertise
• SAP proficiency required
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse teams
• High level of professional integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Pay Details: $38.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jason Timothy

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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