Financial Analyst

EJ has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. SUMMARY The Financial Analyst supports accurate reporting and informed business decisions by analyzing manufacturing costs, maintaining standard costs, reviewing variances, and monitoring inventory valuations. The role also improves financial processes and compliance through technology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing, designing, implementing, supporting, and documenting financial and operational information systems, as well as system configuration, testing, quality control, user training, troubleshooting, and reporting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Gains a thorough understanding of the Company’s standard cost system and is responsible for maintaining and analyzing standard costing processes. Analyzes financial data and cost deviations to determine variance explanations. Implements, maintains, and supports software application systems utilized by Finance and Accounting teams, including integrations with internal systems and banking partners. Utilizes knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) to ensure financial system designs and configurations meet these principles and compliance with financial regulations. Monitors inventory accuracy through transaction reviews, cycle counts, and variance analysis to ensure proper accounting per Company guidelines. Collaborates with other departments to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting. Prepares cost and inventory analysis to support month-end close, audits, budgeting, and management reporting. Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes, inventory controls, and reporting accuracy. Daily exposure to multiple information systems, including M3 (ERP system), Excel, DOMO, Prophix, and Salesforce. Assists with physical inventories at locations across the Company. Ability to work with external accountants providing special reports/analysis for year-end audits. Ability to work as a team member, communicating with others in and outside the department to accomplish the Company’s goals. Assists with special projects within the department and across the Company. Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the Company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, data analysis, filtering, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, investigate variances, and provide data-driven recommendations. Working knowledge of financial analysis, cost accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience working within ERP systems and business intelligence/reporting platforms. Experience with M3, Domo, Prophix, or similar systems is preferred. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and develop solutions. Strong attention to detail. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field required. Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, data analytics, or a related analytical role. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TRAVEL Travel may be required. EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #EJcareers