FPA Operations Analyst, NA in Michigan City, Indiana at DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC

The DwyerOmega FPA Operations Analyst North America reports to the Manager, Operations FPA. This position will support manufacturing teams in North America in driving cost efficiency & operational performance. This role plays a critical part in cost visibility, forecasting and operational analytics, partnering closely with manufacturing teams to translate manufacturing activity into actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Forecasting

• Support COGS budget & forecast review, identifying risks and opportunities
• Assist in COGM budget & forecast management, ensuring alignment with production plans and cost drivers

Operations Analytics & Reporting

• Perform COGM reporting & analysis, linking manufacturing activity to financial outcomes
• Conduct operations variance analysis for product line reporting (volume, mix, labor, overhead)
• Support cost & margin management through detailed analysis & reporting
• Develop new reporting & analytics to improve visibility into manufacturing & performance
• Improve visibility into manufacturing performance through standardized and scalable reporting

Productivity & Transformation Support

• Support productivity & cost transformation initiatives, tracking performance & savings
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency & reduce costs

Data & Shop Floor Integration

• Manage the finance component of shop floor data collection, ensuring accuracy & alignment with financial reporting
• Ensure integrity & consistency of operational & financial data across systems

Qualifications and Education:

• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, operations finance, or cost accounting
• Background in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with standard costing, COGS & COGM processes

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Effective communication & business partnering skills
• High attention to detail & data integrity
• Proactive, continuous improvement mindset
• Motivated with a desire to learn