Finance Analyst
Position Summary:
The Finance Analyst supports the financial operations of a manufacturing recycling facility in Connersville, Indiana. This individual contributor role focuses on invoice reconciliation, financial reporting, Coupa audits, variance analysis, and executive‑ready slide creation. The position partners closely with Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure financial accuracy, spend compliance, and clear communication of cost drivers and performance results.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoice Reconciliation & Financial Controls
- Reconcile vendor invoices to purchase orders, receiving data, and contracts
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable, Operations, and vendors
- Support month‑end close activities, including accrual accuracy and invoice cut‑off
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Prepare recurring manufacturing and recycling cost reports (materials, processing, freight, overhead, R&M)
- Analyze monthly and YTD results versus budget, forecast, and prior year
- Develop clear variance explanations with root‑cause analysis and business context
- Support forecast updates by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Coupa Audits & Spend Governance
- Perform audits of Coupa transactions to ensure proper approvals, documentation, and policy compliance
- Review requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities within P2P workflows
- Partner with Procurement and IT on Coupa reporting and data accuracy improvements
Executive Reporting & Slide Creation
- Create polished PowerPoint presentations for monthly operating reviews and leadership updates
- Translate complex financial data into clear executive‑level visuals and summaries
- Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and presentation requests
Cross‑Functional Support
- Act as a finance partner to plant operations and functional leaders
- Improve reporting efficiency through automation and process optimization
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning activities
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3–5 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience with invoice reconciliation and variance analysis
- Hands‑on experience with Coupa or a similar procure‑to‑pay system
- Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint / presentation capabilities
Preferred
- Manufacturing or recycling industry experience
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Power BI or other data visualization tools
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain financial results to non‑finance partners
- Comfortable operating as an individual contributor in a plant‑based environment