Financial Analyst - Operations

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion.

Our Mission and Values

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr Financial Analyst for Operations to join our finance team. In this role, you will focus on providing financial and operational reporting and analysis related to Wilsonart’s US Manufacturing, Fleet and Procurement Operations. This role will have direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and providing insightful recommendations to drive strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of manufacturing operations and financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Operational Insights: Deliver detailed analysis and reporting on key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs), such as production costs, yields, labor efficiency, capital expenditures, inventory management, fleet costs and service levels.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Partner with manufacturing, fleet, supply chain and procurement departments to develop and manage annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Financial Modeling for Manufacturing Operations: Maintain and refine financial models focused on manufacturing performance.
• Facilitate SI&OP Planning: Coordinate monthly inputs to Sales, Inventory and Production planning process, collaborating with sales, supply chain and operations.
• Capex ROI: Collaborate with project managers to lead post-mortem reviews on productivity-driven capital investment projects.
• Continuous Improvement in Operations Finance: Drive process improvement initiatives within the Operations Finance function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Manufacturing Finance Acumen: Strong understanding of manufacturing and inventory accounting, standard costing, and the financial drivers specific to manufacturing operations.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in complex financial analysis and identifying actionable insights.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning tools such as Hyperion HFM, Oracle, INFOR, or Tableau.
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing operations teams, senior management, and cross-functional departments to influence decision-making and support business objectives.
• Adaptability and Project Management: Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or FP&A.