As the Lead Analyst, you will be supporting the Medical GQO Finance team at the Portage Site and have financial oversight of indirect spend. This role will partner cross-functionally with GQO business unit leadership as well as the Director of Finance for all financial planning and analysis activities. Ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced manufacturing finance environment.

Indirect FP&A Leadership:

• Lead all aspects of indirect spend management, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

• Analyze plant-wide indirect spend to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Provide financial analysis and modelling for strategic projects, new initiatives, and long-term planning efforts

• Support the monthly close process, including journal entry preparation, review, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Leverage tools and technology to build standardized reports and processes for business partners and leadership team

Business Partnership:

• Partner closely with Indirect Sourcing, Facilities, R&D/Sustainment Engineering, Quality, Technology, and Corporate/HQ to effectively manage spend and drive cost out of the business

• Host monthly business reviews with key stakeholders providing analysis, trends, and recommendations

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide support and analysis for the annual standard cost setting process

• Partner with IT to drive reporting and system enhancements that automate processes and drive operational efficiencies

• Collaborate with our Shared Center business partners to ensure compliance and improve our processes

What You Need

Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• 4+ years finance, accounting or related experience

Preferred

• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations and industry practices.

• Cost accounting/MFG Finance experience

• Power BI experience - ability to build dynamic dashboards

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence in Portage, MI three days per week