Financial Analyst

Position Title: Financial AnalystLocation: San Jose, CA 95116 Duration: 11-12, months Contract on W2 (Possible extension)**********NO C2C***********Position Description:Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis of plant results and variances.Prepare and analyze plant financial reports, scorecards, and key performance metrics.Prepare forecasts and budgets, including Factory Spending, Absorption/Volume, Material, Labor, Methods, capital, depreciation, and utilities.Identify, analyze, and communicate financial risks and opportunities.Perform daily PE validation and reporting and analyze key operational and financial variance drivers.Manage product and material costing, standard changes, and costing for new products and SKUs.Track, forecast, and analyze Cost Savings performance against targets and validate the financial impact of savings initiatives.Manage inventory financial activities, including cycle counts and inventory analysis.Manage fixed asset activities, including CIP, KAR, DCF, and fixed asset inventory.Partner with Operations and other plant functions to provide financial insights and drive business decisions.Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and financial evaluation of plant projects and business initiatives.Maintain accurate financial data and reporting in accordance with company requirements.Perform financial controls and 404 testing and participate in internal and external audits.Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.Serve as back up to payroll processor, able to execute hourly and salaried payroll process.All other duties as assigned.Skills Required:2+ years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience preferred.Manufacturing finance experience preferred.Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and financial reporting.Strong Excel and analytical skills.SAP or other ERP system experience preferred.Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Candidate Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.