Apogee Architectural Metals Position Summary The Financial Analyst serves as a business partner to manufacturing operations by providing financial analysis and insights that support operational decision-making, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. The role is focused on manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and performance reporting, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting activities. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with manufacturing data to influence operational decisions and improve business performance. Responsibilities • Partner with manufacturing operations and plant leadership to analyze financial and operational performance, identify cost reduction opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Support the development and maintenance of standard costs, including annual cost rolls, BOM and routing reviews, and manufacturing overhead rate calculations. • Analyze manufacturing variances, yields, productivity, and other operational metrics to identify root causes and provide actionable recommendations. • Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of manufacturing cost data. • Assist with plant budgeting and forecasting by updating cost assumptions, analyzing financial performance, and preparing actual versus budget/forecast variance reporting. • Support business initiatives by providing financial analysis for capital investments, Lean projects, process improvements, and other operational decision-making. Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field. • 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, operations finance, or a related analytical role. • Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to investigate data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights. • Strong interest in manufacturing operations and the ability to partner with Operations to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and solve business problems. • Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing data, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, inventory, and production information, preferred. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with Operations and cross-functional teams. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Ability to work on-site at least three days per week. Our Benefits We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) • Incentive Plans • 401(k) with employer contribution and match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness Program • Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.