The Operations Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data related to manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and aiding decision-making. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to monitor costs, analyze variances, and support financial forecasting and budgeting for manufacturing processes to the General Manager.Principle ResponsibilitiesPrepare / Review weekly /monthly entries and analyses related to purchase price variance, labor, overhead, productivity, and inventoryComplete month-end journal entries to support the financial close processLead the annual operating budget preparation process for the businessesPrepare the monthly financial forecastsAnalyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costAnalyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing actual expenses to budgetInput and maintain cost in SAPReview business unit and interdepartmental cross-charges and make adjustments or reclassifications as needed.Prepare weekly / monthly operational performance metrics for the Jackson manufacturing facility and Direct Import team.Where not explicitly mentioned above, support the Direct Import team in the above functions as required.Other duties as assigned
