Financial Analyst - Onsite (Wheeling, WV)

The Ziegenfelder Company, based in Wheeling, West Virginia, is the nation's largest manufacturer of twin pops and is seeking a Financial Analyst I. This role involves tracking performance, identifying trends, supporting financial planning and analysis, and providing decision support analytics to business leaders.

What you'll do:

• Analyze financial risks related to projects, investments, and operational changes
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and other departments to provide financial reporting and business insights
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Maintain the standard costing system, including annual cost rollups and periodic updates
• Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including material, labor, and overhead costs
• Assist in creating or maintaining interactive dashboards utilizing tools such as Power BI
• Perform detailed financial analyses to support business decisions and strategic planning
• Evaluate historical and current financial data to assess organizational performance
• Update and maintain internal financial reports
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis and explain results to stakeholders
• Support monthly close activities and financial reporting processes

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• 1 to 2 years of experience in an Accounting or Financial Analysis role
• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment