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Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

United States, Blaine 80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 01, 2026
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At Viking Engineering & Development, this isn't a typical Financial Analyst position. As an employee-owned company, every team member plays a direct role in shaping our success-and this role sits right at the center of it. You will have the opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence real business decisions, partner across finance, operations, supply chain, aftermarket parts, and production, and build and improve financial tools, reporting, and processes from the ground up. Because we are a mid-sized, hands-on organization, your ideas will be heard, your insights will matter, and your work will help move Viking to the next level. If you love variety, problem-solving, and understanding how a business truly runs, this is a role where you can thrive and leave your mark.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and performance summaries
  • Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles
  • Develop insights and recommendations that guide business decisions
  • Analyze product costs, labor utilization, scrap rates, and manufacturing variances
  • Monitor and update standard costs in partnership with operations and supply chain
  • Review production and inventory data to support cost control and operational efficiency
  • Support capital expenditure requests and ROI modeling
  • Partner with operations, sales, purchasing, and aftermarket parts to gather data and support cross-functional initiatives
  • Track KPIs such as material costs, throughput, inventory levels, and productivity
  • Support pricing analyses and margin improvement efforts
  • Serve as a backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports
  • Support external audits by providing documentation and analysis
  • Identify opportunities to automate or streamline financial processes
  • Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and templates
  • Support ERP system enhancements, including financial module optimization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent
  • 2–5 years of financial analysis experience
  • manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in a small or mid-sized organization is a plus
  • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
  • comfort with ERP/MRP systems
  • Solid understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
  • Strong communication skills, able to translate financial data for all audiences
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice to have

  • Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP
  • Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
  • Experience in a small or mid-sized organization is a plus

What we offer

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • STD, LTD, Paid Leave
  • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Viking Ownership Program
  • Viking Annual Bonus
  • Annual Bonus Program
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