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Location: New Century, KS

Travel: This role requires travel to our Hugoton, KS, manufacturing facility several days each month. All business travel expenses are paid by the company.

About the Position

The Factory Finance Analyst plays a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Factory Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, and Plant Leadership to ensure strong financial controls, efficient purchasing processes, accurate reporting, and operational excellence.

This position combines manufacturing finance, procurement support, financial analysis, and business partnering to help drive productivity, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Finance & Financial Analysis

• Support the Factory Finance Manager with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, spending trends, and operational performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support production reporting and manufacturing performance analysis.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to plant leadership.

Procurement & Purchasing Support

• Coordinate procurement activities across indirect spend categories, including:
  • Maintenance
  • Capital equipment
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Industrial supplies
  • Plant services
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory levels.
• Create and manage purchase orders, goods receipts, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transactions.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and financial controls.

Vendor & Accounts Payable Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, Accounts Payable, and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment inquiries.
• Coordinate urgent payment requests while ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support audit readiness.

Supply Chain & Operational Support

• Monitor purchase orders and shipment status to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Act as the local escalation point for vendor delivery issues and order delays.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to minimize production disruptions.
• Support inventory accuracy and purchasing efficiency across the manufacturing site.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement, financial reporting, and operational processes.
• Leverage SAP and financial reporting tools to enhance visibility and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation and standardization initiatives that strengthen financial controls and operational performance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Accounting.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP ERP.
• Experience using Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Ariba.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations or plant finance.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost accounting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Manufacturing finance and cost analysis
• Financial reporting and forecasting
• Budget management
• Purchase order management
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Vendor management
• Accounts Payable coordination
• Month-end close
• Account reconciliations
• SAP ERP
• Continuous improvement
• Cross-functional business partnering

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to solving problems.
• Confidence working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.

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