Financial Analyst

This job is for a portfolio company.

Department: Accounting

Reports To: CFO

Location: Owosso, Michigan

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Viron International Corp. is proud to provide complete corrosion‑resistant ventilation & air‑pollution control system solutions including scrubbers, dampers, ductwork, fans, hoods and tanks.

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst will provide data-driven insights and support to guide strategic decision-making within the manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for financial planning, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The position will also have a critical role in documenting current financial and operation processes in the implementation of the organization's ERP application, Acumatica.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, materials, and overhead to determine profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Develop and maintain standard cost models and variance analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts

• Support the annual budgeting and long-range planning processes

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and inventory efficiency

• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate capital expenditures, cost trends, and inventory management

• Assist in pricing analysis and margin improvement initiatives

• Conduct financial analysis for make-or-buy decisions, product line profitability, job cost analysis and investment proposals

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

• Assist with month end closing process

• Develop and maintain process flow documents for operations and finance

• Create and maintain accounting policies and procedures

• Function as subject matter expert (SME) for ERP application

• Serve as back-up to accounting position

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA is a plus)

• 3+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory valuation

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage)

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred
Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Velixo, Power BI, Tableau)

• Knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing finance regulations